Cyrus Jewellery in Newtown allegedly robbed with replica gun

A man is on the run after allegedly threatening staff at an inner west jewellery store with what is believed to be a replica gun during a daylight armed robbery.

King St in Newtown, where the alleged armed robbery occurred. Picture: Sam Ruttyn

A man is on the run after allegedly threatening staff at an inner west jewellery store with what is believed to be a replica gun during a daylight armed robbery.

Police say they were called to Cyrus Jewellery on King St in Newtown about 12.15pm after reports an armed hold-up was taking place.

Officers later found a replica firearm, which is believed to have been used in the incident, near the scene.

Police, who have been established a crime scene, said there was no ongoing threat to the public.

It is not clear whether the alleged robber made off with any jewellery.

Originally published as Cyrus Jewellery in Newtown allegedly robbed with replica gun