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String of robberies in the Hunter Valley

An investigation is underway following the robbery of three service stations in the Hunter Valley yesterday.

About 4.30pm (Tuesday 2 January 2024), a man entered a service station on Cessnock Road, Weston, and spoke to the operator, demanding cigarettes.

He was given a packet of cigarettes before driving off in a vehicle.

In a separate incident, a man entered a service station on Cessnock Road, Neath, about 7.30pm, and speaks to an employee, demanding cash.

He was given cash before driving off.

In a third incident, a man fuelled a vehicle at a service station on Wollombi Road, Cessnock, about 8.20pm, before demanding cash from an employee.

The employee called police and the man fled empty handed.

Officers from Hunter Police District attended and have commenced an investigation into the incidents, which are believed to be linked.

As inquiries continue, anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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