Newcastle Police have renewed an appeal for information after releasing additional CCTV footage as part of an investigation into an armed robbery at a hotel in Cooks Hill, Newcastle. The appeal was published on 8 September 2026, making it a fresh local Newcastle story for today.

The investigation relates to an incident in which a hotel cleaner was seriously injured during the robbery. Detectives are examining CCTV footage in an effort to identify people who may have been involved and establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Police have released the new footage publicly as they continue seeking information from members of the community. CCTV material can be particularly important in investigations of this type because it may help investigators identify suspects, movements around the premises and vehicles or other details connected with the offence.

The incident occurred at a hotel in Cooks Hill, an inner-city Newcastle suburb located close to Newcastle's central business district. Police are asking anyone who recognises people shown in the footage or who may have information relevant to the investigation to come forward.

The renewed appeal demonstrates that investigators are continuing to pursue the case despite the robbery having occurred in 2024. This is therefore a new police appeal published today, rather than a new robbery occurring in Newcastle today.

Police investigations into historic serious offences can involve reviewing previously obtained evidence, releasing additional CCTV material and seeking information that may not have been available when the original investigation began. Members of the public who have information can provide it directly to police or through Crime Stoppers.

For Newcastle residents, the appeal is also a reminder that police may continue investigations into serious local offences for extended periods when important evidence remains outstanding.