A man has been charged after an alleged armed robbery in the state's north.
About 3pm on Friday 28 March 2025, police were called to a licensed premises on Ntaba Road, Jewells, following reports of an armed robbery.
Officers attached to Lake Macquarie Police District were told an unknown man forced his entry into the premises with a broken glass bottle before he stole an amount of cash and left the scene.
There were no injuries reported due to the incident.
A crime scene was established and an investigation into the incident commenced.
Following inquiries, about 10am today (Thursday 10 April 2025), detectives attended a home on Doongara Close, Jewells, and arrested a 31-year-old man.
He was taken to Belmont Police Station where he was charged with robbery armed with offensive weapon.
He was refused bail to appear before Belmont Local Court today (Thursday 10 April 2025) where he was formally refused to appear at Newcastle Local Court tomorrow (Friday 11 April 2025).
