Coffee Run changes opening time after West Tamworth armed robbery

Coffee Run on Bridge Street in West Tamworth confirmed it would open at 6:30am from tomorrow rather than 5:30am to "ensure optimum safety" for its employees.

A 40-year-old staff member was taken to hospital suffering shock after being threatened at gunpoint when a man smashed his way into the business about 5:45am on Wednesday.

The armed intruder stole cash and fled the scene, police were told.

Coffee Run was closed for the day while repairs were carried out and police combed the crime scene.

"Staff were not physically injured thank goodness and we endeavour to continue to support our staff going forward," a statement posted on social media said.

"Thank you to everyone for your support, it's an amazing community that we are a part of."

Investigations continue and anyone with information should contact Tamworth police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

A COFFEE shop worker is in hospital after an armed robbery with a gun at a Tamworth business early this morning.

Emergency services were called to reports of an armed hold-up at Coffee Run on Bridge Street in West Tamworth about 5:45am on Wednesday.

Oxley police officers were told a man armed with a firearm had smashed a window and forced his way into the business.

A 40-year-old man working the early morning shift at the cafe was left shaken after he was threatened at gunpoint.

The armed intruder stole cash and fled the scene, police were told.

The 40-year-old man was taken to Tamworth hospital suffering from shock.

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Police set up a crime scene and launched an investigation.

Officers were seen collecting evidence and forensically examining the Coffee Run business and surrounding area on Wednesday morning.

Coffee Run was closed to customers as police combed the scene, and said in a statement it was prioritising staff safety.

Anyone with information or dashcam footage should contact Tamworth police.

A TAMWORTH cafe is closed as police comb the area and collect evidence after reports of a robbery on Wednesday morning.

Coffee Run in West Tamworth told customers earlier this morning that it would remain shut while it worked on maximising staff safety.

A social media statement from the Bridge Street business said repairs also had to be carried out after the robbery.

"We apologise for the inconvenience but feel that looking after our staff's safety is the highest priority," the statement said.

Tamworth police were seen searching the business, the carpark and the area surrounding the cafe on Wednesday morning about 9am.

At least one evidence marker was set out in the carpark.

Initial reports suggest the robbery took place on Wednesday morning.

Police have been contacted for comment.

Anyone with information should call Tamworth police as investigations continue.

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