UPDATE
POLICE spent much of the day scouring CCTV footage and interviewing witnesses as they hunt two men and a car involved in two Tamworth robberies.
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Detectives said the attempted armed robbery of an elderly man near McDonald's on Sunday night, as well as the armed home invasion in Dowell Avenue shortly after, were linked.
Oxley Acting Inspector Jason Darcy told the Leader police believe the same silver Mitsubishi Lancer and a knife were used in both robberies.
"Investigators have been looking at CCTV, they're speaking with witnesses and taking statements to try and piece together the movements of the vehicle and the offenders," he said.
The elderly driver of the motorhome was shaken but luckily escaped injury after he was kicked and threatened with a knife about 7.20pm.
We would urge anyone with CCTV from their home or business or anyone with dashcam footage from around that time on Sunday night to come forward.
- Oxley Acting Inspector Jason Darcy
The 81-year-old parked the motorhome on the corner of Bridge Street and Out Street, while his son, a 15-year-old boy, went across the road to McDonald's to get something to eat.
Police have been told moments later, an offender opened the passenger door and jumped into the vehicle. He then demanded the elderly man's wallet, while kicking him and threatening him with a knife.
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Officers said the elderly driver opened the driver-side door and fell out of his seat, and the offender ran off in a southerly direction along Out Street.
Nothing was taken in the attempted robbery. The boy returned to the motorhome a short time later to find his father shaken, but uninjured.
Shortly after, two men stormed a home in Dowell Avenue, in East Tamworth, and threatened a 21-year-old man while demanding cash.
The two men stole a wallet and cash before fleeing the scene.
CCTV and witness statements shows two men acting suspiciously, with the silver Mitsubishi - bearing NSW CP78ZS registration plates - believed to be the getaway car.
"We would urge anyone with CCTV from their home or business or anyone with dashcam footage from around that time on Sunday night to come forward," he said.
"Especially anyone going into service stations or fast food restaurants or driving along between West and East Tamworth who might have seen these males or the silver Mitsubishi Lancer.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Tamworth police on 6768 2999.
EARLIER
POLICE are trying to track down a car which they believe is linked to two robberies in Tamworth on Sunday night.
The elderly driver of a motorhome was shaken but luckily escaped injury after he was kicked and threatened with a knife about 7.20pm.
The 81-year-old parked the motorhome on the corner of Bridge Street and Out Street, while his passenger, a 15-year-old boy, went across the road to a fast food chain.
Police have been told moments later, a man opened the passenger door and jumped into the vehicle. He then demanded the elderly man's wallet, while kicking him and threatening him with a knife.
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Officers said the elderly driver opened the driver-side door and fell out of his seat, and the offender ran off in a southerly direction along Out Street.
Nothing was taken in the attempted robbery. The boy returned to the motorhome a short time later to find the man shaken from the incident, but uninjured.
Shortly after, two men stormed a home in Dowell Avenue, in East Tamworth, and threatened a 21-year-old man while demanding cash.
The two men stole a wallet and cash before fleeing the scene.
Police were alerted to both incidents and are investigating. Officers believe the two are linked and are trying to track down a car seen near both scenes.
Police are hoping someone might have dashcam footage or may have seen the silver Mitsubishi Lancer - with NSW registration plates CP78ZS - being driven in the Tamworth area on Sunday night.
They're urging anyone with information to contact Tamworth police on 6768 2999.
Breanna Chillingworth
Northern Daily Leader Senior Crime and Court Reporter
Northern Daily Leader Senior Crime and Court Reporter
