Armed Crime Task Force detectives are today announcing a $100,000 reward for information after two women were robbed at gun point at a Thornbury jewellery store in 2011.
Two men entered the High Street store just before 10am on 27 August as staff members were setting up for the day.
One of the men, who disguised himself as a florist by wearing an apron and carrying a clipboard and a large box of flowers, went to the store’s locked front door.
A female staff member opened the door and the offender forced his way in, assaulting her and pushing her to the ground.
The robber then dropped the flowers on the ground and donned a balaclava, producing a firearm from his pants.
Meanwhile, the second man entered the store, pulled on a balaclava as he entered and began removing items from the front window display cabinet, while the first man ordered staff to place items in a pillowcase.
When a female staff member attempted to flee into a storeroom, the first offender dragged her by the hair to the main area of the store.
The second offender then exited the store through the front entrance, while his companion picked up the box of flowers and clipboard before exiting.
The woman did not suffer any injuries.
Detective Inspector Adrian Dalzotto is hoping the $100,000 reward will encourage anyone with information to come forward to police.
“It has been two years to the day that this frightening armed robbery took place, and someone out there knows who is responsible,” he said.
“We urge anyone with information to call police.”
Investigators have once again released CCTV footage of the incident.
The first offender is described as being aged between 45-55 and 175cm tall, with a solid build and grey hair.
The second offender is perceived to be of Caucasian appearance and aged in his 20s – 30s, with dark coloured hair.
A reward of up to $100,000 will be paid at the discretion of the Chief Commissioner, for information leading to the apprehension and subsequent conviction of the person or persons responsible.
The Department of Public Prosecutions will also consider granting indemnification from prosecution to any person who provides information as to the identity of the principal offender or offenders.