A MAN and woman will face court after an overnight armed robbery in central Kurri Kurri.
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It is alleged the man entered a Lang Street restaurant, produced a pistol and threatened a staff member shortly before 8pm on Wednesday.
The staff member handed over a sum of money to the man, who left in a car driven by a woman.
Central Hunter police began an investigation.
A man, 21, and woman, 28, were arrested a short time later after police stopped a car on First Street at Weston.
Both were taken to Maitland police station and charged with armed robbery.
Police also executed a crime scene warrant at a Fourth Street address.
The pair will face Maitland Local Court on Thursday.
Matt Carr
Matt began his Newcastle Herald career as a cadet in 2009. He is a Walkley nominated reporter who has covered councils, police and general news rounds across the Upper Hunter, Port Stephens, Maitland, Lake Macquarie, Cessnock and Newcastle. Now his focus is on digital storytelling and breaking news.
Matt began his Newcastle Herald career as a cadet in 2009. He is a Walkley nominated reporter who has covered councils, police and general news rounds across the Upper Hunter, Port Stephens, Maitland, Lake Macquarie, Cessnock and Newcastle. Now his focus is on digital storytelling and breaking news.
