Armed robbers using shotgun, pistol hold up hotel in Canterbury, Sydney
Armed intruders with a shotgun and pistol have terrorised staff at a hotel during a robbery in Sydney’s southwest.
At about 1.02am on Tuesday, officers from Burwood Police Area Command responded to reports of an armed robbery at a hotel on the corner of Canterbury Road and Tincombe Street, Canterbury.
Police were informed that two men wearing dark clothing, face coverings and gloves – one armed with a shotgun and the other with a pistol - entered the hotel and threatened staff and patrons.
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During the incident, a 38-year-old security guard suffered minor injuries.
Officers established a crime scene that was examined by specialist police.
Inquiries have established that shortly before the incident a vehicle was seen to drive the wrong way down Tincombe Street before stopping at Minter Street.
As investigations continue, detectives are urging anyone who may have information about the matter – or were in the area at the time with any available dashcam/mobile phone footage – to contact Burwood Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
