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Potts Point ATM targeted during armoured truck robbery
         


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<strong><font color="#ff0000">PHOTO GALLERY ONLINE
</font></strong></span><span>Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward in relation to a brazen armed robbery in the heart of Potts Point. Around 8.50pm it's alleged three security guards loading an NAB ATM machine on the corner of Manning st and Macleay St were held up at gunpoint.</span></p><p><span>The guards were approached by three unknown males wearing <span>balaclavas</span>, with one holding a firearm. With a quick reaction, one of the guards drew his pistol and a brief standoff occurred.</span></p><p><span>The guard made the decision to drop his gun and surrender to the robbers. A large sum of cash was taken and the males entered what was believed to be a blue 2007 or 2008 Subaru Impreza Hatchback.</span></p><p><span>The getaway car was seen speeding down McLeay St, turning left into Greenknowe Ave and then right into Roslyn Gardens.</span></p><p><span>Although firearms were drawn by both sides, no shots or injuries to either group occurred.</span></p><p><span>A large area of McLeay St was shut down and secured for forensic examination. The road was closed for over 2 hours whilst investigations were underway.</span></p><span>Detectives from the Kings Cross Local Area Command wish to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident or the getaway car leaving the area. The can be contacted on 1800-333-000.</span><span>
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