Armed robbery with knife at business on Orange's Gardiner Road, police investigating

Police were called to the scene at around 4.40pm on Saturday afternoon after receiving reports two people - a male and female - held the business up at knifepoint and stole money, a large amount of cigarettes and some lighters as well.

Officers attached to Central West Police District set up a crime scene and began preliminary investigations, before releasing descriptions of the suspects and appealing for information on Tuesday morning.

The male suspect is believed to be Caucasian in appearance and approximately 180 centimetres tall with a large build and green eyes. At the time of the crime, he was wearing a black hooded jumper, black pants and black shoes.

The female suspect is believed to approximately 160 centimetres tall with tanned skin, a large build and dark brown or black eyes. She was wearing a black mask, a black hooded jumper with the hood up, black pants and black shoes at the time.

It's believed the same business was also held up in similar circumstances just weeks prior.

Investigations are continuing, anyone with information relating to the incident should contact Orange Police Station on 02 6363 6399 or contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.

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