Two men have robbed a hotel near Newcastle overnight. Police have been told the men – one armed with a handgun, the other a machete – entered the business on Sandgate Road, Shortland, shortly after 8.30pm yesterday (Sunday 6 April 2014). They threatened a 20-year-old woman working there and demanded cash. They were handed cash and left the building. They were last seen driving north along Sandgate Road in a dark-coloured sedan. Police have released a description of two men they believe can assist with their inquiries. They are described only as being of Caucasian appearance and aged about 20. The men had their faces covered. A crime scene was established and detectives from Newcastle City are investigating. Police are urging anyone with information about this incident to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: https://www1.police.nsw.gov.au/. Information you provide will be treated in the strictest of confidence. We remind people they should not report crime information via our Facebook and Twitter pages.
Posted on: Sun, 06 Apr 2014 22:40:56 +0000
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