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15 January 2019 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Mackay
Published January 18, 2019 | 
Police are investigating following an armed robbery and attempted armed robbery in Mackay overnight.
At around 11:50pm a man entered a service station on Sydney Street armed with a knife and demanded money from a male staff member. When the staff member refused the man then fled the scene on foot.
Just after 12:00pm the same man entered a convenience store on Bridge Road and demanded money from a male staff member.
The staff member complied, handing over a sum of cash before the man fled the store on foot.
He was last seen entering a small silver sedan at the corner of Brooks and Bridge Street.
No one was physically injured in either incident.
The man is described as having a dark complexion, is around 185cm to 190cm tall and was last seen wearing a black hoodie and a black hat, with dark coloured pants.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police.
13 January 2019 – Armed Robbery – Restaurant – Redbank Plains
Published January 18, 2019 | Police have charged a boy after a man was injured during an alleged attempted armed robbery in Redbank Plains overnight.
Police were called to a restaurant on Alawoona Street just before 7pm after a boy allegedly entered the business armed with a knife.
It will be further alleged the boy approached a male staff member and made demands for cash.
When the man refused a struggle occurred and a group of men intervened, holding the boy down until police arrived.
The male staff member sustained a laceration to his arm during the incident and was transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital for treatment.
A 16-year-old Bellbird Park boy has been charged with attempted armed robbery.
12 January 2019 – Armed Robbery – Pizza Delivery Driver – Parkinson
Published January 18, 2019 | Police are investigating after a pizza delivery driver was robbed in Parkinson this afternoon.
Initial information suggests that a 17-year-old boy was delivering a pizza to an address on Larapinta Circuit at 4.50pm.
When he exited the car to deliver the pizza, he was approached by a man carrying what is believed to be a baseball bat who demanded money.
The 17-year-old handed the man a sum of cash before he fled down an alley towards Beaudesert Road.
The boy was not injured as a result of the robbery.
The man is described as being Caucasian in appearance, around 185cm tall and has a slim build, dark hair and was wearing a grey hooded jumper.
13 January 2019 – Armed Robbery – Licensed Premises – Adelaide CBD
Published January 18, 2019 | Police are investigating an aggravated robbery in the CBD this morning.
Just after 5am on Sunday 13 January, three men armed with a sledge hammer and an axe entered a licensed premises in Pulteney Street and threatened staff before stealing an amount of cash.
The trio were last seen getting into a waiting silver Holden sedan being driven by a fourth man. The car drove off heading south on Pulteney Street.
No one was physically injured during the incident.
One suspect is described as 180cm tall, heavy build, about 130kg and dark complexion. He was wearing black pants, a dark grey hooded top and black sneakers.
A second suspect is described as 177cm tall, about 80kg with dark complexion. He was wearing a light grey hooded top, black pants and white shoes.
A third suspect is described as 172cm tall, about 80kg with dark complexion. He was wearing black pants and a black hooded top.
All three suspects had their faces covered.
11 January 2019 – Appeal -Armed Robbery – Service Station – Salibury
Published January 18, 2019 | Northern District police are seeking information from the public after a service station was robbed last night at Salisbury.
Just after 10.30pm on Thursday 10 January, a man entered a service station on the Salisbury Highway and threatened the female console operator with a syringe before leaving with a small amount of cash. No one was physically injured.
The suspect who left on foot, is described as being a man of Aboriginal appearance, aged in his late 20’s, with short hair and carrying a backpack.
Police patrols searched the area including a police dog patrol, but the suspect wasn’t located.
11 January 2019 – Update – Arrest – Armed Robbery – Tavern – Elizabeth Downs
Published January 18, 2019 | An Elizabeth East man will appear in court today following an alleged armed robbery at Elizabeth Downs tavern last night.
Just after 9pm on Thursday 10 January, patrols were called to a hotel on Midway Road, after a man armed with a machete threatened staff in the bottle-shop and left with an amount of cash from the till. Thankfully no one was physically injured.
Patrols quickly converged on the area and located the suspect a short time later nearby on Seatown Road and identified from the CCTV security vision from the tavern.
The 37-year-old man has been arrested and charged with aggravated robbery he was refused police bail and will appear in the Elizabeth Magistrates Court later today.
17 January 2019 – Update -Appeal – Ram Raid – Liquor Store – Mulgrave
Published January 18, 2019 | Police are appealing for public assistance following a ram raid at a liquor store in Mulgrave on December 12.
It is believed three male offenders drove a silver Ford Ranger utility, with stolen plates ZUT061 and 1JT1TP, through the glass front windows of the store on Police Road about 1.30am.
Once inside the offenders stole packets of cigarettes before fleeing the scene.
The first offender is perceived to be of Caucasian appearance, slim build, approximately 160cm tall, wearing a black hooded jumper pulled over his mouth, white t-shirt, grey shoes, grey runners, a white peaked cap, red gloves and a distinctive gold coloured watch on his right hand.
The second offender is perceived to be of Caucasian appearance, slim build, approximately 170cm tall, wearing a black hooded jumper, a grey puffer vest, black shorts with red stripes, green and brown camouflage Nike runners, red gloves and a white cloth tied around his lower face.
The third offender is perceived to be of Caucasian appearance, solid build, approximately 180cm tall, wearing a black hooded jumper with a flower motif on the back, a black peaked cap, navy blue shorts with white and red stripes, white runners, red gloves and a black cloth tied around his lower face.
Police have released images of the men they believe may be able to help with their enquiries.
Investigators are keen to speak to any witnesses or anyone that may have seen any suspicious activity in the area at the time.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
Elaine Cooney
Media Officer
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16 January 2019 – Arrest- Armed Robbery – Post Office – Blackburn
Published January 18, 2019 | Armed Crime Squad detectives have charged a man following an alleged armed robbery at a Blackburn post office last month.
The 26-year-old Knoxfield man was arrested on Monday and charged with armed robbery, attempted armed robbery, theft of motor vehicle, threats to kill and assault with a weapon.
He faced Melbourne Magistrates’ Court yesterday and was remanded in custody to appear again on 23 April.
The charges follow an incident at a post office on Chapel Street, Blackburn on 24 December.
12 January 2019 – Petrol Theft- Broadmeadows
Published January 18, 2019 | Broadmeadows police are seeking assistance to identify a man they wish to speak to in relation to stealing petrol for a broken down dirt bike in Broadmeadows last month.
Police have been told the man’s unregistered dirt bike broke down on the Pascoe Vale Road off ramp on the Western Ring Road on Wednesday 12 December 2018 about 6.05pm.
He then walked to a nearby petrol station on Pascoe Vale Road, filled a jerry can with petrol and left without paying.
The man returned to his bike, filled it with petrol and rode off.
Police attempted to intercept the dirt bike however the offender rode through a red light to evade police.
Investigators have release an image of a man they are keen to speak to about the incident.
He is described as being about 20-years-old, Caucasian with a slim build and blonde hair.
He was wearing a blue Nike t-shirt and black Adidas shorts.
13 January 2019 – Armed Robberies – Newsagency/Pizza Hut – Invermay/Mowbray
Published January 18, 2019 | On the 12th of January 2019 two armed robberies were committed in the Launceston area. The first occurred at 3.45pm in Invermay at the Invermay Newsagency. The second 15 minutes later at the Pizza Hut at Mowbray.
Launceston CIB continue to investigate these robberies that occurred between 3.45pm and 4.05pm on Saturday the 12th of January 2019.
Det Insp. John Parker said that the robbery at the Invermay News and Lotto involved the offender mencacing staff with a screw driver and demanding monies. The robbery at the Mowbray Pizza Hut 20 minutes later, involved the same offender menacing staff with a machete and him stealing a small quantity of money.
Acting Det Insp. John Parker stated that police had identified Shaun Andrew Blake aged 40 years of age, of an unknown address in Launceston, as a person that they wish to speak to in relation to the matter. Det Insp Parker said that despite extensive efforts by police to locate Mr Blake, he has not been located and that police are seeking the assistance of the public to locate him. “It would be best if Mr Blake was able to contact police and I urge him to do that as soon as possible” Det. Insp Parker said.
