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Armed robbery at Hamilton hotel; suspects fled on e-bike, no injuries, investigation ongoing.
Police in Newcastle are investigating an armed robbery at the Sydney Junction Hotel in Hamilton that occurred around 3:40 a.m. on September 12, 2025.
A man threatened staff with a firearm and fled on the back of an e-bike ridden by a second suspect, heading west on Hudson Street.
No injuries were reported, and a significant amount of cash was taken, though the exact amount is not being disclosed.
Authorities believe this may be the first armed robbery in the area involving an e-bike.
CCTV footage shows the first suspect as a solidly built man in a black shirt, pants, shoes, gloves, and a long-haired blonde and brown wig; the second suspect wore a black shirt and pants, white shoes, a white helmet, and rode a black e-bike.
Strike Force Mesport, supported by the State Crime Command’s Robbery and Serious Crime Squad, is leading the investigation.
Police are urging the public to come forward with any information and have directed inquiries to Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000.
Robo a mano armada en el hotel Hamilton; los sospechosos huyeron en bicicleta eléctrica, sin heridos, la investigación está en curso.