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16 January 2019 – Arrest – Armed Robberies – Restaurant – Rhodes
Published January 18, 2019 | 
A man has been charged over several alleged armed robberies and a carjacking across Sydney last week.
Officers from Sydney City Police Area Command were notified after an armed man threatened a 48-year-old man sitting in a Citroen C4 on Harris Street, near MacArthur Street, Ultimo, just before 9.30pm on Monday 7 January 2019.
It’s alleged the man threatened the driver with a knife, before demanding him out of the Citroen and driving away south on Harris Street.
An hour later, just after 10.30pm, a 47-year-old man and woman were seated in a black Mercedes GLC outside a fast food restaurant on Concord Road, North Strathfield, it’s alleged the armed man approached the vehicle and lunged at the driver with a knife through the open window.
The 47-year-old man drove away with the woman in the Mercedes unharmed.
Further reports were received that an unknown man armed with a knife approached two men – aged 22 and 24 – outside a restaurant on Rider Boulevard, Rhodes, about 10.45pm.
The armed man stole cash from the men and fled in the Citroen travelling north on Rider Boulevard.
Police will allege a short time later, a 25-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman were sitting in an Audi RS6 parked on Rider Boulevard, near Mary Street, Rhodes, when an unknown man armed with a knife approached them and opened the driver’s door.
The pair exited the car and the man fled with cash in the Citroen parked nearby.
No one was injured during any of the incidents.
Detectives from Burwood Police Area Command were notified and commenced an investigation.
Following inquiries, shortly before 5am on Wednesday 9 January 2019, a 56-year-old man was arrested at a unit in Ultimo and taken to hospital for assessment.
About 12pm today (Wednesday 16 January 2019), he was discharged and taken to Burwood Police Station where he was arrested.
The Glebe man was charged with robbery armed with offensive weapon, steal motor vehicle, aggravated robbery (x3), use offensive weapon to prevent lawful detention, and knowingly deal with proceeds of crime.
He was refused bail to appear at Burwood Local Court tomorrow (Thursday 17 January 2019).
16 January 2019 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – East Maitland
Published January 18, 2019 | Police have released an image of two men as their investigations into an armed robbery at East Maitland early yesterday morning.
About 3.20am (Tuesday 15 January 2019), two men entered a service station on the New England Highway and approached the console operator.
One man engaged the employee in a conversation and asked for cigarettes while the second man took items from the rear of the store.
When the man told the employee that he did not have any money the employee refused to hand over the cigarettes.
The man threatened the console operator with a bottle he was carrying, but the man refused to hand over any items.
After walking around the counter, the man pushed the employee, taking cigarettes from him.
At this time the second man searched the employees backpack before both men fled from the service station in a westerly direction.
Police from Port Stephens-Hunter Police District were called and established a crime scene.
A search of the area was unsuccessful.
Investigators have released an image of two men they believe may be able to assist with inquiries.
The first man is described as being aged between 30 and 35-years of age and about 170cm tall. He had a medium build and was wearing a black cap, ‘Dallas Cowboys’ NFL shirt and camouflage pants. He carried a brown bottle.
The second man was about 20-years-old and 165cm tall with a medium build. He wore a black cap, black long-sleeved shirt and grey track-pants.
15 January 2019 – Armed Robbery – Fast Food Outlet – Umina Beach
Published January 18, 2019 | Police are investigating after a fast food outlet on the Central Coast was robbed at knifepoint overnight.
About 9.30pm (Monday 14 January 2019), staff at the restaurant on West Street, Umina Beach, were preparing to close for the night, when a man came through the back door.
Officers have been told the man, who had his face partially concealed, threatened staff members with a large knife and demanded money.
The staff handed over a sum of cash before the man fled on foot.
Officers from Brisbane Water Police District arrived a short time later, establishing a crime scene that was examined by forensic specialists.
As their investigations continue, they would like to speak with a man described as being aged in his mid-30s and about 183cm tall. He was wearing a grey hooded jumper, dark blue pants and black boots at the time.
10 January 2019 – Armed Robbery – Pharmacy – Nambour
Published January 11, 2019 | Detectives are seeking public assistance to help locate a man following an armed robbery that occurred yesterday morning in Nambour.
A man entered a pharmacy on Mill Street at 10.25am and produced a knife and made demands to staff for medication.
When they complied, the man fled the scene without further incident.
No one was physically injured as a result of the robbery.
The man is described as Caucasian in appearance, around 175cm tall and is believed to be in his 50s or 60s.
He has a solid build and brown hair.
Police believe the same man committed a similar offence at a Rawson Street at Caloundra chemist on January 4.
Anyone who has any information which may assist police or recognises the man is being asked to contact police.
Investigations are continuing.
8 January 2019 – Armed Robbery – Pizza Delivery – Kingston
Published January 11, 2019 | Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred in Kingston this afternoon.
Around 4.50pm, a man was driving a pizza delivery vehicle to a nearby address on Gaznia Street in Kingston when he was flagged down by a man on the street.
The man then opened the passenger side door and made demands for cash while alluding to the fact that he may have been armed with a knife.
The driver complied and gave the man cash, and then the man got into the driver seat and drove the car around 400 meters down the road before it is believed he fled on foot with a sum of cash.
The driver was not physically injured as a result the vehicle was not damaged.
Investigations into the incident are continuing.
8 January 2019 – Update – Armed Robbery – Shopping Centre – Mackay
Published January 11, 2019 | Today’s media conference of Detective Senior Sergeant Jack Savage can be downloaded regarding an update on a 15-year-old boy and a 21-year-old woman charged following investigations into several alleged offences, including the serious assault and attempted robbery of a 19-year-old woman in Alderley on Monday, December 24.
8 January 2019 – Update – Armed Robbery – Shopping Centre – Mackay
Published January 11, 2019 | Police have charged a 15-year-old boy and a 21-year-old woman following investigations into several offences, including the serious assault and attempted robbery of a 19-year-old woman in Alderley on Monday, December 24.
Police intercepted a 21-year-old woman and the boy at around 2.30pm yesterday, at a shopping centre in Mount Pleasant, Mackay.
Police will allege a CX5 was stolen from a Fitzgibbon residence at 11.15am on December 24 and at 12.45pm, the same vehicle left a service station on Great Barrier Road at Brisbane Airport without paying for fuel.
At 6.15pm that day a 19-year-old woman was allegedly assaulted by an occupant of the car in Goskar Avenue, Alderley during an attempt to steal her car at gunpoint. Police will also allege when a man came to her aid he was threatened with a firearm and the driver of the CX5 reversed into him.
The woman was transported to the Wesley Hospital where was treated for serious facial and eye injuries. The man received minor injuries to his legs.
On December 28 police allege the same CX5 left a service station in Marlborough without paying for fuel. Police responding to that incident attempted to intercept the CX5 at Carmila, however, the pursuit was called off.
Police further allege the CX5 was located at an address near Mackay on December 30.
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with armed robbery in company, assault, grievous bodily harm, dangerous operation of a vehicle, unlawful use of a motor vehicle, attempted unlawful use of a motor vehicle, possession of a weapon, dangerous conduct with a weapon, evade police, unlicensed driving, possession of tainted property and three counts of stealing.
A 21-year-old Mackay woman has been charged with receiving tainted property and possession of drug paraphernalia. She will appear in the Mackay Magistrates Court today.
Investigations are continuing.
7 January 2019 – Armed Robbery – Shopping Centre – Mackay
Published January 11, 2019 | Police have apprehended a 15-year-old boy and a 21-year-old woman following investigations into several offences, including the serious assault and attempted robbery of a 19-year-old woman in Alderley on Monday, December 24.
Specialist police intercepted the woman and boy at around 2:30 pm today, at a shopping centre in Mount Pleasant, Mackay. They are currently assisting with police inquiries into these offences.
Police would like to thank the public for their assistance with this investigation.
7 January 2019 – Armed Robbery – Pharmacy – Caloundra West
Published January 11, 2019 | Detective Senior Constable Russell Connor will provide an update on the investigation into the robbery of a pharmacy in Caloundra West on Friday morning.
Detectives investigating the robbery of a pharmacy in Caloundra West last week have released CCTV of a man who may be able to assist with their inquiries.
5 January 2019 – Update – Appeal – Armed Robbery – Convenience Store – Slade Point
Published January 11, 2019 | Investigators have released an image in an effort to identify the man responsible for an armed robbery at a Slade Point convenience store yesterday evening.
At around 9:24 pm an armed man (pictured) entered the Finch Street store brandishing a knife and demanded cash.
As he attempted to flee on foot, the man was confronted by a 20-year-old Slade Point man, and hr dropped some of the cash.
Police investigations are continuing.
