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12 December 2018 – Ram Raid – ATM – Tongala
Published December 14, 2018 | 
Campaspe Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for help after thieves damaged an ATM and stole money from a Tongala bank overnight.
It is believed two males attended the Mangan Street bank shortly before 3am this morning (12 December) and used an excavator to break into the front wall of the bank, causing significant damage to both the building and an ATM.
The pair stole a number of cash boxes to an unknown value before activating the alarm and fleeing.
It is believed the excavator, along with a truck located behind the bank, was stolen from an address on Apollo Drive, Shepparton about 1.15am.
Witnesses have reported seeing a white duel cab and dark grey wagon near the front of the bank about a short time before police were called.
Investigators believe both vehicles are linked to the incident.
11 December 2018 – Arrests – Armed Robbery – Supermarket – Alice Springs
Published December 14, 2018 | Northern Territory Police have arrested two men in relation to an aggravated assault and robbery at a supermarket in Alice Springs yesterday.
It is alleged just before 10am the two men and another unidentified man entered a supermarket in Eastside and on approaching the counter, began arguing with the female cashier.
On the arrival of the supervisor, it is alleged one of the men, a 19-year-old climbed onto the counter and kicked the supervisor once to the face before jumping behind the counter.
It is further alleged the other man, a 22-year-old threw two large glass bottles at the wall near the cashier’s head before the 19-year-old man punched her in the face and stole several packets of cigarettes. The trio then fled the scene.
Police deployed multiple resources and arrested the 22-year-old man late yesterday. He will appear before the Alice Springs Local Court today on the following charges:
1 x Aggravated Robbery
2 x Damage to property
3 x Drive vehicle manner Dangerous/pursuit
1 x Drive Vehicle manager Dangerous
5 x Drive Disqualified
1 x Fail to comply with reporting conditions
1 x Breach of Bail
The 19-year-old and another 22-year-old man were arrested by front line members and Police Dog Loki at a separate incident in which a woman was assaulted and had her car windscreen smashed at a town camp yesterday morning.
The 19-year-old will appear before the Alice Springs Local Court today on the following charges:
1 x Aggravated Robbery
1 x Damage to Property
1 x Armed with an Offensive Weapon
The 22-year-old man was charged with one count of Aggravated Assault and received bail.
13 December 2018 – Update – Arrest – Armed Robbery – Taxi Driver – Glenorchy
Published December 14, 2018 | A taxi driver was robbed of money and goods after being punched in the face in Grove Road, Glenorchy, in the early hours of Monday morning.
Detective Inspector Craig Joel said: ‘An 18 year old youth has been charged with aggravated robbery of the taxi driver’. The teenager will appear in the Hobart Magistrate’s Court later this morning.
A second 18 year old youth has been charged with burglary of the taxi.
Detective Inspector Joel said: ‘The driver was going about his business and was set upon by these two youths and possibly three others. The man is shaken but recovering after his ordeal’. The driver received facial injuries in the robbery.
Investigations are continuing into the possible involvement of three other youths.
14 December 2018 – Arrest – $1.5M Fraud – Parramatta
Published December 14, 2018 | A solicitor has been charged after allegedly defrauding nearly $1.5 million from his clients that was to be held in a trust account.
Detectives from the State Crime Command’s Financial Crimes Squad established Strike Force Moonmerri to investigate the misappropriation of clients’ funds held in trust between 2009 and 2013.
Following extensive inquiries, a 55-year-old man was arrested at Parramatta Police Station at 6pm yesterday (Thursday 13 December 2018), where he was charged with 43 counts of fraud.
Police will allege in court that the man was misappropriating funds that were to be held in trust from clients of his business, based in Sydney’s Northern Beaches area.
The man was granted strict conditional bail and is due to appear before Parramatta Local Court on Thursday 24 January 2019.
13 December 2018 – Update – Appeal – CCTV Released – Armed Robbery – Queanbeyan
Published December 14, 2018 | Detectives investigating an armed robbery at a licensed venue in Queanbeyan have released CCTV vision in an appeal for public assistance.
Just before 12.30am on Thursday 15 November 2018, a utility, believed to have been stolen, smashed through a hotel on Crawford Street and a male exited the vehicle, armed with a firearm.
The male fired a shot and threatened staff before stealing cash and fleeing the scene in the utility.
No one was physically injured.
Detectives from the State Crime Command’s Robbery and Serious Crime Squad and Monaro Police District commenced an investigation under Strike Force Corryong.
As their inquiries continue, detectives have released CCTV footage from inside the venue and of a vehicle to appeal for information that may assist investigators.
The vehicle depicted in the vision has been described as a dark grey Mitsubishi Triton utility with ACT numberplates YHP50E.
Robbery and Serious Crime Squad Commander, Detective Superintendent Daniel Doherty, said it was sheer luck that there were no serious injuries in this robbery.
“Investigations into this brazen robbery are continuing to not only arrest those involved but to also prevent harm being inflicted on an innocent member of the public,” Det Supt Doherty said
“Crime can have a lasting impact on a victim; whether it be physical injuries or psychological trauma.
“One of our greatest assets is the community and the information they provide. We are urging anyone who can assist us in identifying those involved, and help to put this thug behind bars, to come forward.”
12 December 2018 – Update – Arrest – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Pendle Hill
Published December 14, 2018 | A man will appear in court today following an alleged armed robbery in Sydney’s west this morning.
About 2.40am (Wednesday 12 December 2018), a man entered a service station on Wentworth Avenue, Pendle Hill, and allegedly threatened the console operator with pliers.
The man stole cash and cigarettes, before he fled the scene. The staff member was not injured.
Officers from Parramatta Police Area Command and the Dog Squad attended and following inquiries, arrested a 24-year-old man nearby.
He was taken to Parramatta Police Station and charged with robbery armed with offensive weapon.
The man was refused bail to appear in Parramatta Local Court today (Wednesday 12 December 2018).
11 December 2019 – Update – Appeal – CCTV Released – Armed Robbery – Licensed Club – Tuncurry
Published December 11, 2018 | Police will address the media after detectives released CCTV footage as part of an investigation into an armed robbery at a licensed club at Tuncurry earlier this year.
Just after 9pm on Sunday 11 February 2018, three men – armed with a crowbar and a screwdriver – forced their way into a licensed club on Beach Street, Tuncurry.
Two employees, aged 57 and 63, were threatened and tied up using cable ties. The men then raided the poker machines and the office – stealing cash – before fleeing the scene.
Detectives from the Robbery and Serious Crime Squad and Manning/Great Lakes Police District established Strike Force Harlaw to investigate the incident, along with a number of other armed robberies and break-ins across the region.
WHEN: 12.30pm TODAY (Tuesday 11 December 2018)
WHERE: Forster Police Station
Corner of Lake and West streets, Forster
WHO: Superintendent Shane Cribb Commander, Manning/Great Lakes Police District
5 December 2018 – Armed Robbery – Convenience Store – Redcliffe
Published December 7, 2018 | Police have released CCTV footage as part of an investigation into the armed robbery of a convenience store in Redcliffe on Saturday evening.
Around 7:20pm, a man entered a shop in Porter Street, produced a knife and demanded money. The man then took a quantity of cash and fled on foot, east along Porter Street.
The man is described as about 30 years of age, approximately 180cm tall, short brown hair, wearing a grey short sleeved t-shirt, black shorts with three white stripes down the leg and black shoes.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police.
4 December 2018 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Park Ridge
Published December 7, 2018 | Police are investigating the armed robbery of a service station at Park Ridge in the early hours of this morning.
Around 2.00am, a man cycled to the front of the locked business on Chambers Flat Road on a red push-bike, then gained entry when the employee was removing rubbish from the store.
The man approached the front counter and waited for the employee to return from the bins, before producing a knife and demanding cash and cigarettes.
The attendant handed over cigarettes and lighters, but the robbery was interrupted when a delivery-truck driver pulled into the car-park.
The man fled the scene on his bicycle with multiple cartons of cigarettes and several lighters. He was last seen cycling towards Park Ridge Road.
The man is described as Caucasian in appearance, aged in his 20s, tall, with a slim build. He was wearing black tracksuit pants, a black long sleeve shirt and black cap at the time of the robbery.
Anyone with information as to the identity of this man is urged to contact police.
2 December 2018 – Armed Robbery – Convenience Store – Chermside
Published December 7, 2018 | Detectives are investigating after an armed robbery at a convenience store in Chermside this afternoon.
At around 2:30pm three men entered the business on Gympie Road armed with knives and a brick.
One of the men threw a brick at a female staff member before the men threatened staff.
When staff fled to a secure room the men stole a handbag and a quantity of cigarettes.
The three men fled the scene and were last seen running towards Henry Street.
The female staff member was treated at the scene for a minor injury to the back of her head.
One of the men was last seen wearing a white t-shirt over his head, with a black t-shirt and black shorts.
The second man was last seen wearing a grey, long-sleeved t-shirt with black shorts, a black hat, and a white t-shirt over his head.
The third man was last seen wearing a black t-shirt with black shorts, a black hat and a black t-shirt over his head.
All of the men are described as approximately 175cm tall.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police.
