Police are ramping up their search for the perpetrators behind a frightening armed robbery in the Hunter last year.
Robbery and Serious Crime Squad detectives have this week released CCTV footage, and images, as they continue to investigate the incident.
Shortly after 12.15am on Friday 30 September 2022, officers from Hunter Valley Police District were called to a licensed premises on Cessnock Road in Weston, about 10km east of Cessnock.
It followed reports of an armed robbery.
Police were told two unknown males – both armed with machetes – entered the business and confronted patrons, before there was a physical altercation.
One of the customers – a 48-year-old man – was struck with a machete, causing a laceration to his arm.
The males allegedly threatened staff and stole cash, before fleeing the scene on foot along Station Street.
The injured man was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics, before being taken to John Hunter Hospital where he underwent surgery.
He’s since been released
Local police conducted initial inquiries, before the matter was referred to State Crime Command’s Robbery and Serious Crime Squad under Strike Force Rubus.
As investigations continue, strike force detectives have released CCTV footage and an image of a vehicle of interest.
The males are depicted wearing dark-coloured clothing with their faces covered.
The vehicle was seen in the area following the incident, and is described as being a small, dark-coloured hatchback.
Investigations under Strike Force Rubus are continuing.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.
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