Fingerprints held with arrest
Fingerprint evidence has assisted police in identifying and arresting a man allegedly involved in an attempted armed robbery of a Umina chemist last year.
The man, whose face was covered by a dark stocking, allegedly threatened two female staff members and made demands for drugs before being confronted by another member of staff and fleeing the scene empty-handed.
The incident occurred in November last year at the chemist on Ocean Beach Rd in Umina.
Police were called to the chemist shop, which was examined by specialist forensic officers.
A 20-year-old Rainbow Flat man attended Taree Police Station on July 22, where he was arrested and charged with three counts of assault with intent to rob armed with offensive weapon.
The man was refused bail and appeared in Taree Local Court on July 23.
Website, 23 Jul 2010
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