Man Arrested After Alleged Armed Robbery at Kingswood Licenced Hotel,

A man has been arrested following an alleged armed robbery at a licenced hotel in Kingswood, Western Sydney, in the early hours of Wednesday, 8 May 2024. The Nepean Police Area Command received a report around 12:40 am about the incident at a hotel on Great Western Highway.

According to the police, the man entered the premises, threatening three employees with a firearm before fleeing with $20,000 in cash. During a search of the surrounding area, officers stopped a rideshare vehicle, where they found a prohibited firearm and multiple clothing items, allegedly belonging to the suspect.

The police later found the man hiding in a dumpster on Bringelly Lane with the help of the Dog Unit. They also recovered the allegedly stolen $20,000 during a search of the man.

The 37-year-old man was arrested and taken to Penrith Police Station, where he is currently assisting the police with their inquiries. Fortunately, no injuries were reported during the incident.

The police are urging anyone with information about this incident to contact Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 or . The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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