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12 February 2019 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Woodville North
Published February 15, 2019 | 
Police are investigating a robbery where cash was stolen overnight at Woodville North.
Just before 11.30pm, Monday 11 February, a man entered a service station on Hanson Road and verbally threatened staff before leaving with cash.
The victim was not physically injured.
The suspect was wearing all black and his face was covered with a mask, he was last seen running east. Police Dog Iggy attended but was unable to locate the suspect.
10 February 2019 – Armed Robbery – Liquor Store – Somerton Park
Published February 15, 2019 | A man will face court after he allegedly stole two bottles of alcohol and assaulted staff at a Somerton Park bottle shop yesterday afternoon.
Just after 4.30pm on Saturday 9 February, a man entered a bottle shop on Oaklands Road and allegedly stole two bottles of liquor. When challenged by the shop staff he threw one of the bottles at a staff member, a scuffled then ensued before the suspect ran off with the remaining bottle.
Police patrols were called to the scene and after checking shop security cameras, Detectives attended a nearby home at Somerton Park with a search warrant locating the suspect and the bottle of alcohol.
A 20-year-old man from Western Australia was arrested and charged with aggravated robbery and will appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court on Monday.
There were no serious injuries from the incident.
15 February 2019 – Armed Robbery – Gaming Venue – Sunshine North
Published February 15, 2019 | Armed Crime Squad detectives are appealing for information following an attempted armed robbery in Sunshine North earlier this month.
Investigators have been told a man entered a gaming venue on McIntyre Road about 10.25pm on Friday 1 February.
The man perused the form guide for a short time before he approached a staff member and produced a firearm, making demands for money.
The staff member screamed for assistance and the offender the fled the venue empty handed.
No one was injured during the incident.
The offender is described as a young male, perceived to be of Asian appearance, about 170cm tall with a thin build.
Detectives are today releasing CCTV from the incident in the hope someone is able to identify the man involved.
Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers Victoria on 1800 333 000 or log onto www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
Alex Day
Media Officer
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15 February 2019 – Armed Robbery – Service Station- Tooradin
Published February 15, 2019 | Detectives for Casey Crime Investigation Unit are investigating an armed robbery which occurred in Tooradin on Tuesday morning.
Officers have been told a man entered a service station on South Gippsland Highway about 3.15am.
Once inside the premises he went to the fridge, selected a flavoured milk and went to the front counter.
He then asked the attendant for a packet of cigarettes.
The man produced a sawn off shotgun and threatened the attendant.
The attendant was forced to hand over cash and cigarettes before the man fled the store.
The offender is perceived to be Caucasian, in his 30s with a slim build and wearing a ‘Furphy’ beanie, black zip hoodie, a black t-shirt with NXP on the front and jeans.
Detectives have released an image and CCTV of a man they believe may be able to assist with their inquiries.
Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers Victoria on 1800 333 000 or log onto www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
Leading Senior Constable Adam West
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12 February 2019 – Armed Robbery – Supermarket – Kensington
Published February 15, 2019 | Detectives from Melbourne Embona Robbery Taskforce are investigating the circumstances surrounding an armed robbery which occurred in Kensington on Sunday.
Investigators have been told a man entered a supermarket on Smithfield Road about 7pm with a hatchet and told the attendant to get away from the register.
The cashier jumped the counter and the offender helped himself to cash and cigarettes.
He left the store but was confronted by witnesses at the corner of Woodruff and Westbourne streets.
The offender dropped the cigarettes and ran from the scene.
Investigators have released images of a man they believe may be able to assist with their enquires.
8 February 2019 – Arrest – Armed Robberies – Service Station – Northcote
Published February 15, 2019 | Mill Park Divisional Response Unit detectives have charged a 52-year-old woman following three armed robberies at service stations in Northcote.
It is alleged three different stores in Northcote were robbed between June last year and January this year.
Police arrested a woman on Balgonie Street in Northcote at 3.30pm this afternoon.
A Northcote woman has been charged with four counts of armed robbery and three counts of false imprisonment.
She has been remanded in custody to appear at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Monday.
14 February 2019 – Appeal – CCTV Released – Armed Robbery – ATM
Published February 15, 2019 | Police have released CCTV images of a man following investigations into an armed robbery at an ATM in Tamworth on Tuesday (12 February 2019).
A 35-year-old man was using the ATM at a shopping complex on Robert Street just before 4pm, when he was approached from behind.
A man, described as being Caucasian, 18-25 years-old with a slim build, with short brown hair and a tattoo on his right shoulder and wearing a black “Everlast” singlet, green shorts and black joggers, allegedly threatened the man with a machete and demanded cash.
The man at the ATM complied with the demand before the machete-wielding man left the scene.
Investigators have released CCTV images of a man they believe may be able to assist them with inquiries.
13 February 2019 – Appeal – Armed Robbery – Hotel – Port Macquarie
Published February 15, 2019 | Police are appealing for information following an armed robbery at Port Macquarie overnight.
About 10.40pm (Tuesday 12 February 2019), three men entered a hotel on Hastings River Drive just after it had closed for the day.
The men were reportedly armed with an axe, a tomahawk and a knife, and approached three staff members who were counting the day’s takings.
Staff were threatened before the men left the premises with an amount of cash.
The men are described as being of Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander appearance and were wearing hooded tops with their faces and hands partially covered.
Police from Mid North Coast Police District were notified of the incident.
A crime scene was established and was examined by forensic officers.
6 February 2019 – Update – Arrest – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Rockhampton
Published February 8, 2019 | Police have charged a 23-year-old man following investigations into the alleged armed robbery of a service station in Rockhampton on Sunday.
Police will allege at around 12.10 am, a man walked into the Gladstone Road business with what is believed to be a handgun and demanded money and goods.
He allegedly left the address on foot with a sum of cash and was last seen on a street adjacent to the service station.
The Allentown man was charged with one count each of: enter premises with intent to commit indictable offence; common assault; armed robbery; drive unlicensed; supply dangerous drugs; and possessing explosives without authority.
He is due to appear in the Rockhampton Magistrates Court later today.
6 February 2019 – Update – Armed Robbery – Chemist – Harristown
Published February 8, 2019 | Police have charged a woman after an alleged armed robbery of a Harristown chemist yesterday.
It will be alleged around 9.00 am a woman entered the Drayton Road store armed with a star picket and demanded cash. The woman has hit a female staff member with the star picket to the left side of her face.
The woman fled the store with a quantity of cash.
Police attended and a woman was apprehended a short distance away in possession of cash and a star picket.
The staff member received bruising and an abrasion to the face.
A 19-year-old Newtown woman has been charged with one count each of armed robbery, assault occasioning bodily harm and enter premises with intent.
She will appear at the Toowoomba Magistrates Court today, February 6.
