Baker held up with screwdriver during spate of robberies

The men entered the shop demanding cash then fled in the baker’s vehicle. Police have released details about other incidents in the area.

Breadcrumz Bakery is located at 57 First Ave Sawtell.

There was a spate of armed hold-ups in the Sawtell and Toormina areas overnight.

At around 3am on Tuesday (June 29) two thieves entered the Breadcrumz Bakery on First Avenue in Sawtell.

NSW Police have confirmed they threatened a staff member with a screwdriver, demanding money and his car keys.

Two men entered a store on First Ave, Sawtell, and threatened a staff member with a screwdriver, demanding money and his car keys.

“The men stole a vehicle, driving off towards Coffs Harbour,” the NSW Police spokesperson said.

The Sawtell Chamber of Commerce has posted photos from security vision of two people in masks on Facebook with the following message:

Hello Sawtell/Toormina Community

Early this morning the bakery across from the Sawtell pub (Breadcrumz Bakery) was held up with a screwdriver and his car stolen. The same guys hit a bunch of shops in Toormina not long after the bakery.

If you know these people please contact Police and stay vigilant. Please share amongst our community and get these people locked away !

NSW Police told the Advocate that detectives from Coffs/Clarence Police District attended and have commenced an investigation.

“It appears a Toormina Café and Hairdresser were also broken into overnight with cash stolen, but there is nothing to indicate the incidents are linked at this time.”