Australian Newsagency Blog

Five newsagents in the Newcastle area (NSW) have been faced armed robberies in the last seven days. There appear to be two men involved. The first is a male wearing a dark hooded jumper under a jacket with stripes on the sleeve. He has a thin moustache and brandishes a large blade knife. He appears to have a bald or shaven head. The second is a male, a big chap. with a bald or shaven head. Newsagents in the area are working with the police.

I’m hearing about more attacks on newsagents than I can recall. The police in each state provide training for retailers to ensure they understand how to respond and what they need to do to facilitate catching the perpetrator. It would be timely for newsagents to review their security arrangements.