Byron Bay club armed robbery: CCTV shows incident
Police have released footage of a Byron Bay armed robbery during which a woman was threatened by men brandishing a knife and machete. SEE THE VIDEO
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Terrifying footage of an armed robbery in which men wielding a machete and knife threaten a female employee has been released by police.
They are seeking help from the public to identify three men they say may be able to assist police with ongoing inquiries.
Three men – two of whom were armed with a machete and a knife – entered a club on Marvell Street at Byron Bay shortly after 8pm on April 6.
According to police, the men threatened a female employee before stealing cash and fleeing the area.
They were last seen running down Marvell Lane toward Tennyson Street in Byron Bay.
The employee was not physically injured during the incident.
Detectives have released CCTV vision of three men who may be able to assist police with ongoing inquiries.
The first man is described as being of a tall and athletic build.
He was wearing a black bandana wrapped around his face and head, a black jacket, dark blue pants, white socks with a black rim around the top, black gloves with a blue band around the wrist and a black backpack.
The second man is described as being of a medium height and build.
He was wearing a black balaclava, black jacket, dark green or dark blue shorts with a bright green and grey stripe on each side.
He was barefoot and carrying a silver machete with a brown handle.
The third man is described as being of a medium height and build.
He was wearing a black bandana around his face and head, a black jacket, black pants, black socks and black gloves.
Robbery and Serious Crime Squad commander Detective Superintendent Andrew Koutsoufis said the community should view the CCTV closely to help investigators identify the individuals.
“To be confronted and threatened with a machete and other weapons is extremely traumatic and police will not tolerate these sorts of violent crimes,” Det Supt Koutsoufis said.
“Byron Bay is an extremely busy yet small coastal town, and I am confident there are people out there who know who these men are.
“I encourage them to come forward and speak with police.”
Anyone with information that may assist investigators can call Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.
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