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27 March 2019 – Armed Robbery – Taxi Driver – Leanyer
Published April 1, 2019 | 
Northern Territory Police have arrested a 24-year-old male in relation to three alleged robberies which occurred yesterday evening.The alleged offender and three unknown males were picked up by a taxi driver from Casuarina around 4:00pm yesterday. The taxi driver drove the males to Leanyer where they purchased alcohol and conveyed them back to Casuarina. All males except the offender exited the taxi. The offender reached across the taxi driver and stole money following a short struggle. The taxi driver drove to a safe place and activated his emergency alarm.
The second incident occurred at the car park of Hibiscus Shopping Centre around 6:00pm yesterday. A second taxi driver was counting money in his car when the offender allegedly entered the vehicle via the passenger side, took the money and punched the driver in the face. The driver sustained facial injuries and the offender fled the scene.
The offender then attended a business at Casuarina around 7:50pm. He snatched at the cash till and was approached by staff as he attempted to leave. The offender attempted to strike a staff member and missed however a brief struggle resulted in the staff member sustaining an ankle injury. The offender left the location and was detained by members of the public and security until police arrived.
The man has been charged with:
• 1x Aggravated Robbery
• 1x Robbery
• 1x Assault With Intent to Steal
1 April 2019 – Armed Robbery – Licensed Venue – Coffs Harbour
Published April 1, 2019 | Police have appealed to the public for information after the armed robbery of a registered club at Coffs Harbour overnight.
Shortly after 11pm (Sunday 31 March 2019), four employees were working in a licensed premises which had ceased trading, on the Pacific Highway at Moonee Beach.
Three males, armed with a machete, a screw driver and a firearm forced entry to the premises and threatened the employees, forcing three to lie on the ground.
The fourth employee was forced to open a safe, and then made to lie on the floor.
A quantity of cash and personal possessions were stolen from the premises.
The offenders also stole a vehicle which they used to escape in.
Officers from Coffs/Clarence Police District were called and established a crime scene. A second crime scene was established in Bucca Road where the stolen vehicle was located in bushland.
The three male offenders are only described as wearing black balaclavas, gloves and dark clothing.
Police have urged anyone with information about the armed robbery to come forward.
1 April 2019 – Armed Robbery – Food Business – Wyee
Published April 1, 2019 | Police continue to search for a man after an armed holdup at a business on the Central Coast overnight.
About 10pm (Sunday 31 March 2019), two male employees were preparing to close a food business in Wyee Road at Wyee.
A man entered the store armed with a shortened firearm and threatened the men, demanding money.
The contents of three cash registers were handed over to the man, along with a quantity of cigarettes.
The man left the premises on a motorcycle making good his escape.
Officers from Lake Macquarie Police District were called and established a crime scene.
Investigators believe that a man described as wearing a crash helmet, long sleeved black hoodie, dark long pants, and black gloves may be able to assist with their inquiries into the matter.
The man carried a sports bag, shortened firearm and rode a motorcycle that is not further described.
Police have urged anyone with information about the armed robbery to come forward.
27 March 2019 – Update – Arrest – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Werris Creek
Published April 1, 2019 | Police have charged a man following an alleged armed robbery in the state’s north last week.
Just after 7:35pm on Saturday 23 March 2019, a man allegedly armed with a large knife walked into a service station on Single Street, Werris Creek, about 40km south west of Tamworth, and demanded money before fleeing the store on foot.
No injuries were reported during the incident.
Officers from Oxley Police District attended and established a crime scene.
Following inquiries, police executed a warrant at a house on Henry Street, Werris Creek, about 2pm yesterday (Tuesday 26 March 2019), where they discovered a man hiding in the boot of a Holden Commodore at the back of the property.
A 24-year-old man was arrested and taken to Tamworth Police Station where he was charged with robbery armed with offensive weapon, larceny and destroy or damage property.
He was refused bail to appear in Tamworth Local Court today (Wednesday 27 March 2019).
25 March 2019 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Werris Creek
Published April 1, 2019 | Police are appealing for public assistance after an armed robbery in the New England region on the weekend.
Just after 7:35pm (Saturday 24 March 2019), a man, armed with a large knife, walked into a service station on Single Street, Werris Creek, about 40km south west of Tamworth, and demanded money.
The man, who was wearing a jacket over his head, fled the store on foot with a sum of cash.
The attendant was not injured during the incident.
Officers from Oxley Police District attended and established a crime scene.
A search of the surrounding area was conducted; however, no one was located.
Detectives would like to speak to a man who may be able to assist with their inquiries.
He is described as being of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance, medium height, medium build, dark hair and facial hair.
During the robbery he was wearing a maroon long sleeve shirt with a distinctive patterned shirt underneath, denim jeans, black ‘Nike’ branded shoes and a jacket over his head.
24 March 2019 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Lidcombe
Published April 1, 2019 | Police are appealing for public assistance after an armed robbery at Lidcombe this morning.
Just after 4am (Sunday 24 March 2019), police were called to a service station on Joseph Street, near Vaughan Street, after reports of an armed robbery.
Police have been told three males, armed with a knife, threatened the attendant before stealing cigarettes and fleeing on foot.
The attendant was not injured during the incident.
Officers from Auburn Police Area Command attended and established a crime scene.
A search of the surrounding area was conducted with assistance from the Dog Unit, however, no one was located.
Detectives would like to speak to three males who may be able to assist with their inquiries.
They are all described as being of African appearance and aged in their late teens or early 20s.
18 March 2019 – Armed Robbery – Licensed Venue – Cringila
Published March 18, 2019 | Police are investigating a robbery in the Lake Illawarra area.
About 8.40am today (Monday 18 March 2019) police were called to a club on Lake Avenue, Cringila, after two masked persons entered the club demanding money.
They threatened staff and were handed cash before fleeing the scene in a silver-coloured sedan.
No one was injured, however two staff members were treated for shock.
Officers from Lake Illawarra Police District attended and established a crime scene.
Detectives have commenced an investigation and inquiries continue.
15 March 2019 – Armed Robbery – Tavern – Durack
Published March 15, 2019 | Detectives are investigating the armed robbery of tavern in Durack overnight.
Just before midnight two men, both armed with knives, entered the business on Inala Avenue.
The men demanded money from staff members before fleeing the tavern with a sum of cash and bottles of alcohol.
The men were last seen running towards Treeline Place.
No one was physically injured during the robbery.
One man is described as approximately 191cm tall, of a slim build, and wearing a balaclava, a navy-blue Nike hoodie with dark blue pants and white sneakers.
The other man is described as approximately 183cm tall, of a heavy build and wearing a balaclava, dark blue jumper and blue pants.
Both men are described as Pacific Islander in appearance.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police.
14 March 2019 – Armed Robbery – Tobacconist – Marsden
Published March 15, 2019 | Detectives are investigating after an armed robbery at a tobacconist in Marsden this evening.
Just after 6pm a man entered the business on Chambers Flat Road, armed with a knife.
The man demanded money from a female staff member before fleeing the store on foot.
The man was last seen riding a bicycle south, along Chambers Flat Road.
No one was physically injured during the robbery.
The man is described as Caucasian in appearance, approximately 187cm tall, is of a slim build and was last seen wearing a grey hooded jumper and a balaclava.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police.
11 March 2019 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Burrum Heads
Published March 15, 2019 | Detectives investigating the armed robbery of a Burrum Heads service station on the weekend have released CCTV footage to identify those responsible.
Around 5.40am on Saturday, two men arrived at the Ivor Drive service station in a stolen white Nissan X-Trail, armed with knives and a firearm.
The pair entered the premises wearing balaclavas and approached the counter where the attendant was able to lock themselves in a back room.
The men then fled the business in the vehicle with a sum of cash towards the southern side of the service station.
No one was physically injured and investigations are continuing.
Initial investigations indicate the white Nissan X-Trail bearing Queensland registration 089YLL was stolen from an address on Charlton Esplanade Scarness at Hervey Bay at 4.30am the same morning.
One of the men is described as Caucasian, solid build, approximately 175cm tall, wearing black shorts, grey hoody, red and white scarf over their face and black, and red shoes.
The second is described as Caucasian, with a proportionate build, approximately 185cm tall, wearing blue overalls, black balaclava, and black and blue shoes.
