Police have released images as they appeal for public assistance following an alleged armed robbery in Central Coast region.
In July 2024, officers attached to Brisbane Water Police District established Strike Force Mymosa to investigate an alleged armed robbery in the Terrigal area.
Police were told, about 7.40pm on Saturday 22 July 2024, a 19-year-old woman a 21-year-old man were in a stationary black Kia van when they were approached and threated by a man armed with a pistol.
The man took their personal belongings before fleeing the scene in the Kia van.
No one was injured during the incident.
Following initial inquiries, about 9.10pm on Saturday 22 July 2024, police located the Kia van on Anchorage Crescent, Terrigal.
Further inquiries have revealed the armed man left the Kia van on the road on the same evening, and entered a dark grey Mazda SUV before driving into Hastings Road, Terrigal.
It is believed the Mazda SUV was sighted in the Terrigal CBD a short time before the incident.
The man is described as being about 170cm tall and of slim build.
As inquiries continue, anyone with information or dash cam footage about this incident is urged to contact Brisbane Water Police District 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.
