2LT Local News
Arrest follows robbery of jewellery store in Bathurst
Jun 18, 2020
BATHURST, Central West, NSW, Australia – A man has been charged following a robbery on Wednesday afternoon in Bathurst, in the state’s Central West.
About 2.45pm Wednesday a man entered a business on George Street, Bathurst, and spoke to the shop attendant, a 41-year-old woman.
The man became argumentative and allegedly reached into an unlocked jewellery cabinet and removed a box containing a ring, worth about $500.
When the shop attendant attempted to stop the man he allegedly pushed her in the chest, causing her to fall to the ground.
The man fled, pursued by the attendant.
Officers attached to Chifley Police District attended and commenced an investigation.
Following inquiries, officers arrested a 34-year-old man at an apartment in Morisset Street, Bathurst about 3.35pm the same day. He was taken to Bathurst Police Station and charged with robbery.
The man was granted conditional bail to appear at Bathurst Local Court on Monday 29 June 2020.
