Man 'pulled knife' on store assistant in Sydney robbery
Police today released CCTV images from an armed robbery in Sydney's CBD as they seek a man over the hold-up earlier this week.
Events began just before 4.30pm on Monday, when a man entered a tobacco store on Little Hay Street at Haymarket and threatened the store attendant with a knife, demanding money and cigarettes.
The attendant complied and the man then walked out of the store.
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Police have released CCTV images of this man they wish to speak with about an armed robbery at a shop in Sydney's CBD. NSW Police
He was last seen heading east on Little Hay Street towards Sussex Street.
Police were notified and launched an investigation into the robbery.
Officers have released CCTV images of the man who might be able to help police with inquiries.
He is described as Caucasian, aged in his late teens, with a thin build, fair complexion, 172cm tall, with brown hair tied up in a short ponytail.
He also has a distinctive tattoo of skeletal bones on his left hand.
Anyone who has information should contact Sydney City Police or call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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