19 May 2026

Man charged after allegedly threatening, robbing 65-year-old at Unanderra home

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A 41-year-old man has been charged after an alleged armed robbery in 2025. Photo: SCM Jeans.

NSW Police have charged a man following an alleged armed robbery in Unanderra last year.

Lake Illawarra Police were called to Staff Road in Unanderra on Tuesday 4 November.

Officers were told two men allegedly pushed a 65-year-old man to the ground, before threatening him at knifepoint in his garage and stealing jewellery, cash and credit cards.

A police spokesperson said the two men fled the scene and police started an investigation under Strike Force Garberta.

Today (19 May), police arrested a 41-year-old man at a home on Coolabah Street in Dapto.

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He was taken to Lake Illawarra Police Station and charged with robbery while armed with dangerous weapon and aggravated break and enter commit serious indictable offence – in company – steal.

He was refused bail to appear before Bail Division Court 3 on Wednesday.

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

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