Raptor cops swoop on man after fast-food robbery spree across Sydney’s west
A strike force has swooped on a man charged after a string of robberies at fast-food burger and pizza restaurants across western Sydney during a terrifying 16-day spree.
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A man has been charged following a string of robberies at fast-food burger and pizza restaurants across western Sydney during a terrifying 16-day spree.
Detectives launched Strike Force Fairbank after multiple McDonald’s restaurants were robbed across Sydney in August.
Officers were told a man would storm the outlets, dressed in dark clothing, allegedly threaten staff and demand cash before fleeing the scenes.
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The man allegedly hit McDonald’s restaurants in Bass Hill, Punchbowl, Kellyville, Campsie, Greenacre, Merrylands, Belmore and Belfield between August 14 and August 30.
He has also been accused of robbing a Pizza Hut in Chester Hill.
Investigations led strike force detectives, with assistance from Raptor Squad, to a Greenacre home on Friday.
During a search of the home, detectives located and seized a scooter and clothing believed to have been used in the offence.
A 27-year-old man was arrested during the search and taken to Bankstown Police Station where he was charged with eight counts of robbery and breaking and entering a dwelling house with intent to steal.
The man was refused bail and appeared before Bankstown Local Court the same day.
Investigations under Strike Force Fairbanks continue.
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