Police have arrested a 41-year-old Queensland man in relation to alleged armed robberies and an attempted armed robbery which occurred in Reservoir and Ivanhoe last month.

The alleged incidents occurred at businesses on the Broadway in Reservoir on 17 April, Gilbert Road in Reservoir on 24 April and Waterdale Road in Ivanhoe on 22 April.

Investigators allege the man was also involved in an attempted armed robbery at a restaurant in McLeans Road, Bundoora earlier today.

The man was spotted by a member of the public riding a motorcycle on Bell Street around 12.30pm today and followed to a car park where police were called.

It is alleged that on police arrival the man attempted to ride off but was stopped by the member of the public and police.

He was arrested and has been charged with armed robbery, attempted armed robbery, firearms offences and weapons offences.

The 41-year-old has been remanded to appear at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court tomorrow.