Police are appealing for public assistance after a man was threatened at work in Auburn earlier this year.
About 1.40pm on Wednesday, June 22, two men allegedly entered a business on Parramatta Road, Auburn, where they got into a verbal argument with a 33-year-old man.
The men allegedly intimidated and threatened the employee before fleeing the scene.
Following inquiries, about 6.30am on Wednesday, July 27, police executed a search warrant at an address on Webb Street, Merrylands, where they seized a number of items relevant to their investigation and arrested a 26-year-old man.
The man was taken to Granville police station where he was charged with ‘demand property in company with menaces with intent to steal’ and ‘attempt stalk/intimidate intend fear of harm’.
He was refused bail to appear at Fairfield Local Court the same day, where he was formally refused bail to appear again at Fairfield Local Court on Wednesday, August 31.
As inquiries continue, police are appealing for information to locate a second man who may be able to assist police with their investigation.
He is described as being of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern appearance, between 30 – 35 years old, about 170cm tall, with dark hair, a dark beard and dark eyes.
The man was wearing a black hoodie and black hat.
Investigations continue.
Ellie Busby is a news reporter for Western Sydney Publishing Group. A graduate of the University of Hertfordshire and Western Sydney University, she is a journalism Major. Ellie has worked with Universal Media, The Cova Project and for a range of other organisations. In 2024, Ellie was named Young Writer of the Year at the Mumbrella Publish Awards.