AAP General News (Australia)
12-10-2001
NSW: Overnight hotel robbery at hotel in Sydney's west
SYDNEY, Dec 10 AAP - Staff at a hotel in Sydney's south-west were threatened by two
armed robbers as they were closing the premises overnight, police said today.
Police have appealed for public information following the incident at a Fairfield Street
hotel in Yennora at about 12.30am (AEDT).
Police said the men entered the premises armed with handguns, threatened staff and demanded cash.
Money was handed over and the men grabbed several bottles of alcohol and a handbag
from the bar before they fled.
Staff members reported hearing several cars leaving the area, police said.
Police would like to hear from anyone who might have been in the area and witnessed
the incident, or saw cars speeding away from the area.
One of the bandits was described as about 160 to 170cm tall, of Asian appearance, with
a deep voice.
He was wearing black clothing, a balaclava and was carrying a silver handgun with black stripes.
Information can be given to Fairfield police on 9728 0399 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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KEYWORD: ROBBERY
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