Police are appealing for information following an armed robbery at a business in Port Macquarie at the weekend.
About 6.45pm on Saturday 8 March 2025, police were called to a tobacconist on Horton Street, Port Macquarie, following reports of an armed robbery.
At the scene, police were told a man entered the store armed with knife before assaulting a staff member and leaving with cash and tobacco products.
The staff member – a woman aged 39 – went to Port Macquarie Hospital where she was treated for bruising to her head and chest.
A crime scene was established, and officers attached to Mid North Coast Police District commenced investigations into the incident.
As investigations continue, police are hoping to speak to a man who may be able to assist officers with their inquiries.
The man is described as being of Aboriginal appearance, of thin build, and was last seen wearing a large fluorescent yellow rain jacket and riding a bicycle towards Hayward Street.
Police are urging anyone with dashcam footage, CCTV or information about this incident to contact Port Macquarie Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
