A man has been under police guard in hospital overnight following his arrest in connection to several attempted armed robberies in Bega yesterday afternoon.
Around 1.30pm police were called to four retail stores in the town following reports of robberies at each location.
Chief Inspector Shane Jessop said officers were told a man allegedly attended four stores on Carp and Gipps Street Bega threatened staff and demanded money, before leaving.
“Police located and arrested a 24-year-old man nearby, before he was taken to hospital for assessment and remains under police guard,” Chief Inspector Jessop said.
“The good news is that there was no one harmed or injured in relation to any of these matters,” he said.
“Inquiries are ongoing at this stage but there will be a number of charges laid and he’ll face court at a later date.”
Police confirmed the alleged offender is known to them.
The incidents come a few weeks after another man allegedly tried to hold up the nearby Commonwealth Bank. He remains before the courts.
