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22 January 2019 – Armed Robbery – Liquor Store – Yarrawonga
Published January 28, 2019 | 
Serious Crime Squad detectives have arrested a male in relation to an armed robbery at a Yarrawonga liquor store last night.
It is alleged that the male and an accomplice entered the store at approximately 9:30pm and attempted to steal liquor. The accomplice left the store without paying for a bottle of bourbon and when the first male was refused service as a result, he produced an edged weapon and attempted to strike an employee.
The male then fled the store and returned to the vehicle both he and his accomplice were travelling in.
Palmerston General Duties members attended the scene shortly after and attempted to apprehend the vehicle. A pursuit was initiated after the driver failed to stop. The pursuit was terminated near Noonamah due to the manner of driving.
The male was located in Batchelor this evening and subsequently arrested. Charges are expected to be laid in the near future.
Police are continuing their enquiries in order to locate the accomplice. He is described as slight build, approximately 175 – 180 cm tall, Aboriginal with dark complexion, clean shaven, wearing khaki coloured shorts, a dark coloured top and a dark coloured baseball hat.
The vehicle the men were reported to be travelling in is described as a dark green or blue coloured Ford Falcon station wagon displaying Western Australian registration, possibly 1AIF583 or 1AIF532.
27 January 2019 – Armed Robbery – Taxi Driver – Launceston
Published January 28, 2019 | Launceston CIB are investigating an incident involving a male taxi driver who sustained a stab wound to the neck in Elizabeth Street, Launceston, shortly after midday on Saturday 26 January 2019.
A 17 year old male youth has been charged in relation to the incident and will appear in after-hours sitting of the Launceston Magistrates Court on Sunday 27 January 2019.
Fortunately, the injury to the taxi driver was not life threatening and he is expected to be released from hospital on Sunday 27 January 2019.
Police appeal to anyone who witnessed the incident to contact Launceston CIB on 131444 or information can be provided anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperstas.com.au.
Police are also interested to hear from anyone who has CCTV or dash cam footage of the area from just after midday on 26 January 2019.
28 January 2019 – Armed Robbery – Hotel – Parramatta
Published January 28, 2019 | Police are appealing for public assistance after an attempted armed robbery at a hotel in Parramatta this morning.
Shortly after 1.30am (Monday 28 January 2019), two men, believed to be armed with firearms, entered a hotel carpark on Church Street, Parramatta.
The men allegedly threatened a 31-year-old male security guard, before fleeing the scene in a white van empty-handed.
Officers from Parramatta Police Area Command attended and established a crime scene.
As inquiries continue, police are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward.
26 January 2019 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Broken Hill
Published January 28, 2019 | Police are appealing for public assistance after an armed robbery at a service station in the state’s west today.
About 1.40pm (Saturday 26 January 2019), two males entered a service station on Beryl Street, Broken Hill, and approached the attendant, a 24-year-old man.
Police have been told one of the males threatened the attendant with a knife before stealing cash and leaving on a bicycle.
The second male left the store on foot.
The attendant was not injured during the incident.
Officers from Barrier Police District were notified and commenced an investigation.
Detectives would like to speak to two males who may be able to assist with their inquiries.
The first man is described as being of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance, aged in his 20s, about 180cm tall, and of slim build.
The second male is described as being of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance, about 130cm tall, of slim build and believed be about 10-years-old.
24 January 2019 – Armed Robbery – Bottle Shop – Bexley
Published January 28, 2019 | Police are appealing for public assistance following an armed robbery at a south Sydney bottle shop.
About 9.30pm yesterday (Wednesday 23 January 2019), a man entered a bottle shop on Forest Road, Bexley, before threatening the two attendants with a knife and demanding cash.
He took cash before fleeing the store on foot.
No one was injured as a result of the incident.
Officers from St George Police Area Command attended and established a crime scene.
Police are appealing to locate a man described as being of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern appearance, 180cm tall, with a thin build.
He was last seen on foot travelling toward Princes Street, Bexley, wearing all black clothing with a hooded jumper.
Anyone who may have witnessed or have information about the incident is urged to come forward.
20 January 2019 – Armed Robbery – Petrol Station – Griffith
Published January 28, 2019 | Police are appealing for public assistance following an armed robbery in the state’s south this morning.
Just before 4am today (Sunday 20 January 2019, a man entered a service station on Banna Avenue, Griffith, before threatening the attendant with a knife and demanding cash.
He took cash and cigarettes before running from the store in a northerly direction on Banna Avenue.
Officers from Murrumbidgee Police District attended and established a crime scene.
Police are appealing to locate a man described as being aged 20-25, 175cm-180cm tall, with a solid build, last seen wearing a black hooded jumper, black gloves, and a face covering.
20 January 2019 – Armed Robbery – ATM – Maroubra
Published January 28, 2019 | Police are appealing for information after an armed robbery at Maroubra.
About 7pm (Saturday 19 January 2019), a 71-year-old man attended a shopping centre on Anzac Parade, withdrawing cash from an ATM.
Whilst returning to his car in the carpark of the shopping centre, the man was approached by another man, who threatened him with a knife.
The victim handed the man cash. The offender then walked away, crossing Anzac Parade and walking down Alma Road.
The offender was then seen to walk back and re-enter the carpark before he was lost sight of.
The incident was reported to police from Eastern Beaches Police Area Command, who commenced an investigation.
The man has been described as Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance, 20-30 years old, olive skin, a moustache, and he was wearing a light blue hooded jumper with a large pocket at the front and white motif, shorts and shoes.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police.
18 January 2019 – Update – Appeal – Armed Robbery – Bottle Shop – Tamworth
Published January 28, 2019 | Police are appealing for public assistance to help with the identity of a man wanted for an armed robbery in the state’s north east.
About 8:20pm on Monday 1 October 2018, two males attended a hotel on Dampier Street Tamworth, armed with knives and demanded money from the employees.
The two offenders fled the premises via the hotel’s bottle shop and were last seen running on Aberdeen Street, Tamworth.
Officers from Oxley Police District attended and established a crime scene.
Following inquiries, on Friday 11 January 2019, detectives from Tamworth attended a home in Inverell where a 21-year-old male was arrested and charged with armed robbery.
He was refused bail to appear at Tamworth Local Court on the Monday 11 March 2019.
Investigators are seeking public assistance to identify the second male involved in the robbery and to help with any information in relation to the movements of the offenders on the day of the robbery.
He is described as having fair skin, a thin build, about 170 – 175cm tall and between 20 – 25 years old.
During the robbery he was wearing black pants, a white-t-shirt, a black cap and a distinctive purple bandana over his face.
17 January 2019 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Beaudesert
Published January 18, 2019 | Police are investigating after a man armed with a machete robbed a service station at Beaudesert last night.
Around 8pm, a man entered the business on Beaudesert Nerang Road and approached the counter.
He then produced a large machete and demanded money and cigarettes from a 37-year-old female employee.
The woman complied before fleeing into another room and sounding the alarm as the man put the goods into a black backpack.
The man then smashed the glass counter with the machete before fleeing the store.
He is described as Caucasian in appearance, around 165cm with a thin build and blue eyes. He was wearing a long sleeved dark blue jacket with a hood, long cream pants, black Nike shoes and black socks on his hands.
Police are urging anyone who may have seen the man or have further information regarding the incident to come forward.
15 January 2019 – Arrests – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Meadowbrook
Published January 18, 2019 | Police have charged three girls following the armed robbery of a service station at Meadowbrook last night.
It will be alleged that around 10.30pm, five girls wearing surgical gloves entered the store on Logandowns Drive, where three of the girls removed food and drinks from the shelves, sat down and began consuming the items, while the other two left the store and waited out front.
A 54-year-old female employee approached the three girls and requested that they attend the front-counter to pay for the items.
The three girls allegedly approached the attendant and a verbal altercation ensued, before a second attendant – a 51-year-old woman – approached the trio.
Two of the girls then allegedly produced a knife each and the three girl’s made threats to the attendants.
The attendants retreated behind the counter, before the three girls stole more food items and damaged the front glass doors before leaving the store.
Officers attended the scene and patrolled the area where they arrested five juveniles.
A 14-year-old Coomera girl, 13-year-old Drewvale girl and a 12-year-old Coomera girl have each been charged with one count of armed robbery and will be dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act.
