Paul Flanagan’s alleged spree in lead-up to Carnes Hill jewellery store robbery

The alleged shooter in a frightening robbery of a jewellery store in Sydney’s southwest has been charged with stealing luxury items, a car and cash in the days before.

Screenshot from supplied video of an armed bandit, which police allege was Paul Flanagan, running from the jewellery store in the Carnes Hill Plaza.

Prosecutors will claim the alleged armed robber who used a shotgun to terrify a southwest Sydney jewellery store business was on a four-day crime spree, it can be revealed.

Paul Flanagan, 23, fronted Campbelltown Local Court via video link on Wednesday, charged with a string of offences over three separate incidents including armed robberies and a break and enter.

The Busby man allegedly fired a .22 gauge shotgun during a robbery of a Carnes Hill Marketplace retailer on October 24.

Police allege Flanagan entered the store and threatened a 52-year-old employee with a firearm before shooting the weapon and grabbing jewellery before fleeing on a motorcycle.

A short time later, police saw a motorcycle that matched the description of the bike seen leaving the shopping centre, with a rider and a pillion passenger.

Carnes Hill Marketplace after an armed robbery at a jewellery store on October 24.

Flanagan got off the bike at Busby, where he allegedly threatened police officers with a shotgun before dropping it and running.

He was arrested nearby after a short foot pursuit. Police are still searching for the driver of the motorbike.

Court documents reveal police will allege just four days beforehand on October 20, Flanagan broke into a home at Bonnyrigg and stole $100, keys and a collection of luxury items from brands such as Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Dior and Gucci.

Then on October 22, police will allege Flanagan committed a car robbery at 5.30am at Busby while armed with a firearm.

They will further allege on the same day he broke into a Busby home and stole keys from the residence.

At court on Wednesday, a representative of the Director of Public Prosecutions confirmed the charges had been certified and a case conference would take place.

Flanagan remains in custody on remand and is due to return to court in July.