Smith St, Kempsey: NSW Police release images following alleged armed robbery

Following the alleged armed robbery of a Mid-North Coast store, police have released images in hopes the public can help identify those involved.

Police have released photos of suspects following the alleged armed robbery of a store in Kempsey this week.

Both alleged armed robbers are described as being between 170cm to 175cm tall, of slim builds, and were wearing dark clothing with their faces covered.

Both alleged armed robbers are described as being between 170cm to 175cm tall, of slim builds, and were wearing dark clothing with their faces covered.

Police said a 58-year-old woman was working on Smith St on October 4 when two men forced entry to the premises around 5.15am.

Police were told one of the men stole cash while the other man – armed with a metal bar – threatened the worker.

The armed robber is alleged to have tried, and failed, to take the woman’s handbag.

Authorities say the two men then fled the scene and the woman contacted police.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Kempsey Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Mid-North Coast officers established a crime scene and commenced an investigation.

They have since released images of two men in hopes the public may be able to identify and assist police with their investigations.

Both men are described as being between 170cm to 175cm tall, of slim builds, and were wearing dark clothing with their faces covered.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Kempsey Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.