Newcastle City Police are appealing for public assistance, after an armed robbery at Newcastle this morning.
Around 9.30am (Thursday 18 April 2019), officers were called to a licensed premises on Station Street, Waratah.
Police have been told an unknown male entered the premises threatening patrons with a firearm.
He then fled the scene with a sum of cash.
Thankfully, no one was injured during the incident.
Police are appealing for witnesses who may have seen a male acting suspiciously in the area between 9 and 10am this morning.
He is described as being approximately 180cm tall, with a solid build and dressed in dark clothing. His face was covered by a dark balaclava.
If you can assist with inquiries please contact Newcastle Detectives on 4929 0999 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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