Man charged over robberies

Police have charged a man over a number of armed robberies on the Central Coast, including one in Woy Woy.

Investigations have been ongoing into the robberies of bottle shops within the Brisbane Water and Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Commands this month.

Since Tuesday, October 2, a total of seven armed robberies had been committed on shops in Woy Woy, Wyong, Long Jetty, Avoca, Point Clare and Kariong.

Inquiries by detectives determined that all seven robberies were linked.

Following investigations, detectives arrested a man in Kariong just before 7pm on Tuesday, October 23.

The 42-year-old was taken to Gosford Police Station where he was subsequently charged with a total of nine offences relating to the alleged armed robberies.

Investigations into the armed robberies are continuing and anyone with information is urged to contact Gosford Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Media release, 24 Oct 2012

NSW Police Media