Police Seek Information After Armed Robbery At Leeton

Police are appealing for information as part of ongoing inquiries into an armed robbery at Leeton, in the state's South.

About 11.50am on Thursday 30 May 2024, a man entered a service station on Kurrajong Avenue, Leeton, and threatened the store attendant with a machete, demanding money.

The attendant retreated to the back room and the man left the store with cash and was last seen heading towards Coolibah Street, before getting into a stolen Mahindra utility vehicle, and was last seen in Lily Lane.

The man was last seen wearing a grey hoodie, khaki hat with black logo, orange and navy high-vis jacket, black pants and black lace up shoes.

Officers from Murrumbidgee Police District were notified and commenced an investigation into the robbery.

Anyone who was in the area or has information which might assist police is asked to contact 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.

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