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Appeal for information over Cobar robbery

Western Plains App

11 August 2025, 6:26 AM

Appeal for information over Cobar robberyCaptured on CCTV camera at the Cobar service station. IMAGE: NSW Police

Police are appealing for public assistance as investigations continue into a robbery in Cobar earlier this year.


About 12.50am on Friday 30 May 2025, a man approached an employee closing a service station on Marshall Street, Cobar, when he threatened the employee to re-open the store.


The man entered the store and stole cash, a drink, cigarettes and tobacco before leaving the store on foot.



The employee – a 24-year-old man – was not injured.


Officers attached to Central North Police District established a crime scene and commenced an investigation into the incident.


CCTV footage showing the man inside the service station. IMAGE: NSW Police


As inquiries continue, police would like to speak with a man depicted in the CCTV images and is described as being of Caucasian in appearance, 180cms tall, in his mid 20s, and of solid build.


The man was wearing a grey and black hooded jacket, beige long pants, white joggers, and a green backpack.


Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers by calling 1800 333 000.


Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.