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Burqa bandit in armed cash grab

A gunman wearing a full black burqa and sunglasses got away with a bagof cash following an armed robbery in Sydney.

A gunman wearing a full black burqa and sunglasses got away with a bag of cash following an armed robbery in a Sydney car park, police say.

The burqa bandit and an accomplice allegedly stalked their 35-year-old victim after he withdrew a large amount of cash from a shopping centre in Miranda, in the city's south, about 5pm (AEST) on Wednesday.

The victim drove to another shopping centre in Hurstville before the man wearing a burqa - traditionally only worn by women in the Islamic culture - drew his gun, grabbed the cash and fled.

Police say the two men they are looking for are about 20 to 25-years-old, of Mediterranean or Middle Eastern appearance and about 170cm tall.

The second robber wore a white cap, blue-shirt and faded jeans.

Anyone with information about the robbery is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.


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