A man will face court after being charged for allegedly robbing two service stations, and demanding money, in Newcastle on Sunday night.
It’s understood the male entered one of the premises, on Parry Street, just after 7.30pm on 18 May and asked the store employee to use the restroom.
Upon his return, he’d covered his face and demanded money.
He then collected the cash before leaving the scene.
About 11pm, the man also entered another service station, this time on Maitland Road at Mayfield.
He threatened the employee while, again, demanding money from the register.
Thankfully, the staff member activated the alarm and alerted police, while the male unlocked the doors and ran from the store.
Officers from Newcastle City Police District attended both locations.
Following inquiries into the incidents, they attended a unit on Fowler Street, Hamilton South, and arrested a 24-year-old.
He was taken to Newcastle Police Station and charged with demand property with menaces, robbery, and breach of bail.
For good measure, he was also charged with common assault and shoplifting for unrelated matters.
He’s due to front Newcastle Local Court on Monday 19 May after his bail was refused.
Extracted in full from: https://newcastleweekly.com.au/man-charged-after-alleged-robberies-at-newcastle-service-stations/
