Widowed mum-of-four breaks down as she reveals the terrifying moment a vicious thug held a gun to her head during an armed robbery
- Lidcombe convenience store owner threatened with gun during armed robbery
- Sharon Wang feared for her life as two robbers demanded cigarettes and cash
- Police now investigating Thursday night’s robbery captured on store CCTV
- Ms Wang returned to work on Friday morning but has grave fears for her safety
A widow has broken down as she recalled the frightening moment she feared for her life when a gun was held to her head during an armed robbery in western Sydney.
Sharon Wang was working at a convenience store in Water Street in Lidcombe on Thursday night when two men entered the shop shortly after 7.30pm.
CCTV captured the terrifying moment the widowed mother-of-four was threatened with a gun by one man while his accomplice demands cigarettes and the day’s takings from the till.
Sharon Wang fears for her safety after a gun was held to her head during an armed robbery
Ms Wang was uninjured but has been badly shaken by the ordeal.
‘It’s the first time I’ve faced a gun, it’s just so scary, I’m worried I might lose my life,’ a distraught Ms Wang told Seven News.
‘I was very lucky. All the time I was worried they’d shoot the gun, fire the gun.’
Ms Wang, whose husband died from cancer eight years ago, was back at the store the next morning but now fears for her safety.
She’s considering selling the store she’s managed for two years, despite being overwhelmed with support from loyal customers on Friday.
The armed robbers fled the Lidcombe store with cigarettes and takings from the cash register
Police have forensically examined the scene and are investigating the robbery.
‘This is a horrible situation and as a community, we need to get behind this. Give us a name and we’ll do the rest.’ Auburn Detective Inspector Chris Laird.
The men are described as being between 165cm-175cm tall, wearing all black clothing including hooded jumpers, tracksuit pants, Nike shoes and face coverings.
Anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.