Two charged after armed pub robberies in Sydney, police hunt two more
Two men have been charged over a series of armed pub robberies in Sydney earlier this year, as police appeal for information to identify two more suspects.
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Two men have been charged over a series of armed pub robberies in Sydney earlier this year, as police appeal for information to identify two more suspects.
Two masked men attempted to enter a licensed premises on Slade Rd in Bexley North shortly before 2am on September 11, armed with a firearm and knife.
The pair fled the scene after they failed to breach the locked door.
Just 30 minutes later, police were called to another licensed premises on King Georges Rd in Wiley Park, where two masked men allegedly assaulted and threatened staff, stole cash and fled in a vehicle.
Strike Force Bruges was established to investigate the robberies.
Detectives identified the getaway car, a Peugeot sedan, as one of five vehicles allegedly stolen from a Campsie smash repair shop days earlier.
The stolen Peugeot was located in Blacktown early on September 12, but the driver failed to stop for police, leading to a short pursuit that ended when the car crashed into a tree.
The driver fled the scene, and no injuries were reported.
On September 19, detectives executed search warrants in Regents Park and Prospect.
They arrested a 43-year-old man in Regents Park and seized $6,000 in cash.
Later that day, a 28-year-old man was arrested in Prospect, where police also seized a stolen BMW, motorcycle, firearm and $18,000 in cash.
The men face multiple charges including robbery while armed with a dangerous weapon, larceny, aggravated break and enter, and vehicle theft.
Both were refused bail and appeared in court on September 20.
Police have released CCTV images of two other individuals they believe can assist with ongoing investigations.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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