Police hunt armed duo after violent pub robbery in Sydney’s southwest

Police are hunting a balaclava-clad duo who stormed a pub in Sydney’s southwest and threatened staff and patrons with a shotgun and pistol.

The Canterbury Hotel was robbed by two masked intruders this morning. Picture: Adam Yip

Police are hunting two gunmen after an aggravated armed robbery at a pub in Sydney’s southwest on Tuesday morning. 

Officers were called to the Canterbury Hotel on the corner of Canterbury Rd shortly before 1am following reports of an armed robbery. 

The balaclava-clad duo forced their way into the premises, one armed with a shotgun and the other with a pistol, before they approached staff and patrons. 

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The thugs allegedly threatened the employees and stole an amount of cash before fleeing on foot in an easterly direction. 

During the incident, a 38-year-old security guard suffered minor injuries.

Officers established a crime scene that was examined by specialist police.

Investigations have led police to believe that shortly before the incident a vehicle was seen travelling the wrong way down Tincombe Street before stopping in Minter Street.

As investigations continue, detectives are urging anyone who may have information about the matter – or were in the area at the time with any available dashcam/mobile phone footage – to contact Burwood Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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