Wyee: armed robbery under police investigation
Police continue to search for a man clad all in black and wearing a helmet, after an armed holdup at Wyee overnight.
Police continue to search for a man after an armed holdup at Wyee overnight.
About 10pm on Sunday night, two men were preparing to close a food business in Wyee Rd.
A man entered the store armed with a shortened firearm and threatened the men, demanding money.
The contents of three cash registers were handed over to the man, along with a quantity of cigarettes.
The man left the premises on a motorcycle making good his escape.
Lake Macquarie police were called and established a crime scene.
Investigators believe a man described as wearing a helmet, long sleeved black hoodie, dark long pants, and black gloves may be able to assist with their inquiries into the matter.
The man carried a sports bag, shortened firearm and rode a motorcycle.
Police have urged anyone with information about the armed robbery to come forward.