NSW: Motorist robbed at gunpoint
14 Dec 2008 4:24 PM
SYDNEY, Dec 14 AAP - An armed gang has robbed a lone motorist at gunpoint in Sydney's west.
Police say five men - believed to be Africans - swerved their vehicle in front of another motorist driving alone in Prospect about 3pm (AEDT) on Saturday.
The 29-year-old male victim was driving a white Holden Commodore in Stoddard Road when the gang's sky blue Mitsubishi Magna overtook him.
The Magna blocked the road with all five man getting out and approaching the Holden.
One of the gang pointed a gun at the driver and demanded his wallet, which he handed over, police said.
The gang then got back in the Magna and drove east.
Police are appealing for witnesses.
The men are described as African in appearance, aged in their 20s. All of them were tall, thin and clean shaven.
One of the gang was wearing a red singlet and black baggy pants.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
