Four men are at large following an armed robbery on Scott Street, in the Newcastle Central Business District on Thursday, 19 February 2026. According to Newcastle SAPS spokesperson Lizzy Arumugam, the incident took place at approximately 10am at Osbies Clothing Store.
Police say the robbery began when a man entered the business and approached a salesperson near the rear of the premises.
He grabbed the employee and forced him further into the store, away from the front area.
Moments later, three additional suspects entered. One of them was armed with a firearm and confronted the store owner at the till, demanding cash.
At the same time, three staff members and a security guard were instructed to lie on the floor. Their hands were bound with cable ties, limiting any response while the suspects moved through the shop.
The group then took clothing, cash from the register, and a mobile phone before leaving the premises.
As per reports, they fled in a grey motor vehicle. The direction of travel has not been confirmed.
Furthermore, SAPS has opened a case, and investigations are ongoing. Officers are processing the scene and collecting witness statements as part of efforts to identify the suspects and the vehicle used in the escape.
Anyone with information is urged to contact SAPS or report anonymously via the Crime Stop hotline on 08600 10111 to assist police in their investigation.
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Four suspects carried out an armed robbery at a business in Newcastle CBD. One suspect initially approached a staff member at the rear of the store before three accomplices entered, including one armed with a firearm. Staff and a security guard were restrained while items were taken.
The suspects took clothing, cash from the register, and a mobile phone.
The incident occurred at approximately 10am on Thursday, 19 February 2026.
SAPS has opened a case and is conducting an investigation, including processing the crime scene and collecting witness statements to identify the suspects.
Anyone with information is urged to contact SAPS or report anonymously via the Crime Stop hotline on 08600 10111 to assist police in their investigation.
3 Responses
It’s amazing how these robbers get away without a trace. This is such a busy Road . Don’t any of businesses around there have CCTV cameras?
Yes to many illegal immigrants around
It is so dangerous to even go shopping these days