Police have released CCTV and a computer-generated image as a part of investigations into an alleged extortion attempt in Sydney.
Officers will allege two men went to a home on Chalmers Road, Strathfield in the city's inner west, and demanded a large sum of money from the homeowner on April 27.
The men allegedly threatened them with violence if they did not comply with their demands.
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Police will also allege a man called the homeowner twice the following day to demand money.
The incidents were reported to police based in the western Sydney suburb of Auburn and detectives opened an investigation.
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This led to the arrest of a 31-year-old man at a home on Gardeners Road, Rosebery on May 3.
He was charged and remains before the courts.
Police have released CCTV of two vehicles of interest and a computer-generated image of a man who may be able to assist with inquiries.
The man is described as being of Pacific Islander/Maori appearance, about 170cm tall, of a thin build with short black hair.
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The first car is a white Range Rover with partial NSW registration of CJS.
The second car, that was seen in the Strathfield area at the time of the alleged incident, is a red Toyota Corolla.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Auburn police on (02) 96468699 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 300 000.
