Help needed after 2020 armed robbery north of Wollongong

Friday, 30 May 2025 01:08:41 PM

Police are appealing for information following an armed robbery and wounding in the Illawarra nearly five years ago.

About 6.50pm on Tuesday 7 September 2020, police were called to a store on Cabbage Tree Lane, Fairy Meadow, following reports of an armed robbery.

Officers attached to Wollongong Police District responded and were told three males entered the store, when one allegedly stabbed the male store attendant in the thigh before stealing cash and cigarettes.

Two other store attendants were allegedly held by the other two males but were not physically injured.

The three left the store, last seen heading south onto Vereker Street, Fairy Meadow.

NSW Ambulance paramedics responded and one man was taken to Wollongong hospital with non-life threatening injuries to his leg.

Officers established a crime scene and an investigation commenced.

Following extensive inquiries, police have released CCTV images of two males who they believe can assist with their inquiries.

The first is described as aged in his late teens, early 20s, with a fair/tanned complexion but with his face covered with a black mask or balaclava; he was also wearing a black short-sleeved shirt and black pants.

The second is described as aged in his late teens, early 20s, a fair/tanned complexion but with his face covered with a red mask, wearing a black hooded jumper and black pants with a white stripe. He was carrying a black and white backpack.

The third male is described as wearing a dark and light blue hooded jumper with white stripes, and dark pants.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Wollongong Police Station 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 managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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