Tweed/Byron Local Area Command Detectives have released CCTV footage of a man they would like to interview after an armed robbery on the State’s north coast.
About 8pm on Monday, January 28, a man armed with a firearm entered a shopping centre on Leisure Drive, Banora Point. He threatened an employee in one of the shops, demanding cash.
The store attendant handed over money before the man fled on foot. No-one was injured during the incident. Tweed Heads Police established a crime scene, which was examined by specialist officers. Detectives have now released CCTV footage of a man they believe may be able to assist with their inquiries.
He is depicted in the footage as being of Caucasian appearance, aged about 35 years, 168-173cm tall, and wearing a black T-shirt. Anyone who may have information about the incident is asked to contact Tweed/Byron Local Area Command Detectives or Crime Stoppers.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Details can also be provided confidentially via the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: https://www1.police.nsw.gov.au/. Police remind people they should not report crime information via the Facebook and Twitter pages.
