A robber believed to be responsible for a series of armed robberies in Melbourne’s east has struck again in Hawthorn, Burnley and Box Hill.

Investigators believe the same man is responsible for seven armed robberies over the past fortnight in Kew, Vermont, Templestowe, Mitcham, Burnley, Box Hill and Hawthorn.

The most recent incident occurred at a service station in Camberwell Road, Hawthorn East on Sunday around 10.50pm.

The man entered the premises, produced a handgun and demanded cash from the attendant before fleeing in the direction of Mayston Street.

The robber also struck at a convenience store on Swan Street on Wednesday about 12.20am, followed by another armed robbery at a service station on Canterbury Road, Box Hill shortly after at 1.10am.

During both incidents, he was wearing a blue top, grey jeans and dark-coloured boots.

The other armed robberies occurred at the following:

– a service station on Manningham Road in Lower Templestowe around 11.45pm on Monday 1 December
– a service station on Mitcham Road in Mitcham around 9pm on 27 November
– a fast food restaurant on Canterbury Road in Vermont around 9pm on 30 November
– a service station on Willsmere Road in Kew at 10.40pm on 29 November

During all of the incidents, the offender used a handgun and stole cash.

Police have released the below images of a man who they believe may be able to assist with their investigation.

The man is described as being Caucasian, aged between 40 and 50, approximately 175cm tall with a medium build.