Daily Archives: 24/09/2015

Liquor store robbery – Armidale

Police are investigating an armed robbery of a liquor store in Armidale last night.

Just after 7.30pm (Wednesday 23 September 2015), a 30-year-old man was working at a liquor store on Queen Elizabeth Drive when a man armed with a machete and a second man armed with a knife, entered the store.

Police have been told the man armed with the machete approached a counter before demanding money.

He stole cash from the till, when a second man, armed with a knife, took lighters from the same counter.

The armed pair fled the scene in possession of a sum of cash. The employee was uninjured and contacted police.

Officers attached to New England Local Area Command attended and commenced investigations.

Investigators are currently examining CCTV and wish to speak to two men who may be able to assist with their inquiries.

The first man is described as being of Aborignal/Torres Strait Islander appearance, aged 20 – 25-years-old, wearing a grey hooded jumper, and a red coloured bandanna covering part of his face.

The second man is believed to have been dressed in black and wearing a black balaclava.

As inquiries continue, police are appealing for any witnesses, or anyone with information, to come forward and contact Armidale Police on 6771 0699 or Crime Stoppers.

Man charged following death of girl – Aberglasslyn

A man has been charged following the death of a girl in the Hunter Valley.

About 5.45am today (Wednesday 23 September 2015) police were called to a home on Redgum Circuit, Aberglasslyn, where they found a 12-year-old girl deceased.

A crime scene was established and detectives from Central Hunter Local Area Command commenced an investigation.

A 31-year-old man was arrested shortly after and taken to Maitland Police Station.

He has been charged with murder and has been refused bail.

He will appear in Maitland Local Court tomorrow (Thursday 24 September 2015).

The incident is believed to be domestic-related.

Inquiries continue.

Child approach incident – Newcastle

Police are appealing for information following a child approach incident in the Newcastle area.

About 3.15pm yesterday (Tuesday 22 September 2015), a woman was at a museum on Workshop Way, when she noticed a man nearby.

The woman has told police the man was acting suspiciously and when the woman’s one-year-old daughter walked past him, he touched the infant’s cheek.

He then left the area and the woman alerted museum security and police about the incident.

Police conducted a number of patrols in the area; however the man could not be located.

Officers from Newcastle Local Area Command continue to investigate the incident and would like to speak to a man who they believe may be able to assist with their inquiries.

He is described as being Mediterranean/Middle Eastern in appearance, aged 25 – 35 years old, about 175-180cm tall and with a medium build. He is described as having a black receding hairline. He is further described as wearing white runners, blue denim jeans and a dark and light blue horizontal stripped tee shirt.

Meanwhile, the incident has again prompted police to encourage parents to discuss the ‘Safe People, Safe Places’ messages with their children, including;
– Make sure your parents or another adult you know knows where you are at all times.
– Always walk straight home or to the place you are walking to. Walk near busier roads and streets, or use paths where there are lots of other people.
– Know where safe places are – a shop, service station, police station, library or school. If you are ever frightened, you should go to one of these places and ask them to call the police.
– Learn about safe adults you can look for and talk to if you need help – police officers, teachers at school, adults you know and trust.
– Don’t talk to people you don’t know and never get into a car with someone you don’t know. If a car stops on the side of the road and you don’t know the person inside, do not stop.
– If you are scared and can use a phone, call 000 and tell them you are scared.
– If someone tries to grab you, yell out, ‘Go away, I don’t know you’. This lets other people know you have been approached by someone you don’t know.

Police investigate death of girl – Aberglasslyn

A man is in custody after the suspicious death of a girl in the Hunter Valley.

About 5.45am today (Wednesday 23 September 2015) police were called to a home on Redgum Circuit, Aberglasslyn, where they found a 12-year-old girl deceased.

A crime scene was established and detectives from Central Hunter Local Area Command commenced an investigation.

Following a search, about 7.55am today, police took a 31-year-old man into custody at Racecourse Road, Rutherford. He was taken to Maitland Police Station where he is assisting with inquiries.

The incident is believed to be domestic-related.

Police continue to conduct inquiries into the incident and are speaking to witnesses.

Police appeal for information after shot fired at home – Wagga Wagga

Police are appealing for witnesses after a shot was fired through the front window of a home in the Riverina this morning.

About 1.30am (Wednesday 23 September 2015), two women – aged 25 and 28 – and two men – aged 32 and 37 – were at a home on Townsend Place, Mount Austin, when the power went out.

A short time later, a shot was fired through the front window. No one was injured.

Police from Wagga Wagga Local Area Command attended and conducted an extensive search of the area; however, no one was located.

A crime scene was established at the home and examined by specialist forensic officers.

It is believed the incident is targeted.

Detectives are appealing for information and, in particular, they would like to speak with a man they believe may be able to assist with their inquiries.

He is described as being of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance, about 175cm tall, of medium build, with short black hair and unshaven.