Police have charged two women following investigations into two armed robberies and an attempted robbery across eastern beaches yesterday.Police will allege the first robbery took place at a chemist in Maroubra about 6.45pm on Sunday, June 2, where two women, armed with a knife stole an amount of cash and medication.

The second incident was an attempted robbery at a chemist in Matraville about 6pm, (Monday June 3), where two women entered the store, but left after their demands were not met.

The third robbery occurred about 7.30pm last night, (Monday June 3), where two women entered a video store in Marrickville.

They threatened the 18-year-old employee and stole cash and a number of ice-creams before running from the store.

Police attended the store and viewed CCTV.

About 9pm (Monday 3 June, 2013), a white Toyota Camry was seen by police driving along Bunnerong Road, Hillsdale, with no

registration plates.

Officers pulled the vehicle over and spoke with the two female occupants aged 33 and 36.

They were arrested and taken to Maroubra Police Station where they were charged with two counts of robbery while armed with an offensive weapon, and attempted armed robbery.

 

They have been refused bail and will appear in Waverly Local Court today.

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