2 December 2013 – Armed Robbery – 7Eleven Service Station Store – Melba
Published December 6, 2013 | 
ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an aggravated robbery at the 7-Eleven Service Station in Melba last night (Sunday, December 1).
Around 9.30pm, a man entered the service station on Chinner Street, armed with a knife and threatened an employee making demands for cash and cigarettes.
The employee complied with the demands, handing over a sum of cash and cigarettes before the man fled the store. He was last seen running in a southerly direction from the rear of the service station.
The man is described as 180cm (5’11”) tall with a slim build. At the time of the robbery his face was concealed by a scarf and he was wearing dark coloured clothing.
No one was injured during the incident.
2 November 2013 – Arrest – Armed Robbery – Video Store – Gungahlin
Published November 8, 2013 | ACT Policing arrested a 33-year-old Palmerston man following an aggravated robbery in Gungahlin yesterday (Saturday, November 2).
Around 11.05am the man entered the Civic Video Gungahlin store and threatened a staff member with an object wrapped in a plastic bag, claimed to be handgun, demanding cash.
The staff member complied, handing over a sum of cash.
Police attended shortly after and reviewed CCTV footage of the area. Based on information gathered, police arrested a man in Palmerston before executing a search warrant on a nearby house in Kosciuszko Avenue where police seized items in relation to the offence.
The arrested man was taken to the ACT Watch House where he was charged with aggravated robbery and possession of a prohibited substance.
He will face ACT Magistrate’s Court tomorrow (Monday, November 4). Police will oppose bail.
Investigations are continuing.
27 October 2013 – Armed Robbery – Magpies Sports Club – Holt
Published October 28, 2013 | ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an aggravated robbery which occurred at Hardwick Crescent, Holt near the Magpies Sports Club yesterday afternoon (Saturday, October 26).
Around 5.00pm a man approached a woman from behind, threatened her with a knife before obtaining her keys. The offender unsuccessfully attempted to gain entry to the victim’s car.
The offender then fled the area by foot chased by a number of witnesses who were in the area at the time. The chase ended shortly after.
Further investigations located two vehicles nearby with damage to the side windows. Police believe these vehicles are linked to the aggravated robbery.
The offender is described as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander in appearance, short dark hair and approximately 6’3 (190cm) tall. He was wearing a blue baseball cap, green shirt and shorts.
6 October 2013 – Armed Robbery – Restaurant – Phillip
Published October 11, 2013 | Yesterday (October 5), ACT Policing arrested a 20-year-old Chisholm man following an aggravated robbery, after two members of the public restrained the offender until police arrived.
About 9.00pm the male entered the Ali Baba restaurant in Phillip with a blade concealed in his sleeve. He approached the counter and threatened a staff member, demanding cash. The staff member complied, handing over a sum of cash before the man exited the restaurant through the front door.
Two males, who had witnessed the aggravated robbery, then approached the offender. After a brief altercation, the two men restrained the offender until police arrived minutes later.
The offender was taken into police custody and transported to the ACT Watch House, where he was later charged with aggravated robbery with an offensive weapon.
The male will face the ACT Magistrates Court tomorrow (Monday October 7).
Criminal Investigations Detective Sergeant Bob Wynn said the actions of the two males assisted police in the arrest.
“While we certainly wouldn’t recommend any member of the public put themselves in harm’s way, these two men have shown extraordinary bravery by apprehending the offender and restraining him until police arrived.”
6 October 2013 – Armed Robbery – ATM – Hawker
Published October 11, 2013 | ACT Policing is investigating an aggravated robbery which occurred in Hawker last night (Saturday, October 5).
About 9.45pm a man was withdrawing money from an Automatic Teller Machine (ATM) at the Hawker Shops when he was approached by a man with a knife.
The offender threatened the man and demanded cash. The man complied, giving the offender a sum of cash. The offender then fled on foot.
The offender is described as Middle Eastern in appearance and about 5’8” (170-175cm) tall. He was wearing a long sleeved blue shirt, white balaclava, gloves and dark pants.
30 September 2013 – Arrest – Armed Robbery – McDonalds – Dickson
Published October 4, 2013 | ACT Policing has charged one man and a second man will be summonsed in relation to an aggravated robbery at the McDonalds restaurant in Dickson on Saturday 21 September 2013.
About 10.30pm, two males were seated in the outdoor area of the McDonalds restaurant in Dickson. They observed a 20-year-old male from Charnwood proceed through the drive-thru in a white Honda Prelude. A short time later the 20-year-old male approached the two males and verbally accosted them. The man then took a mobile phone from the victims and produced a blade, demanding cash. The two men surrendered a wrist watch to the man, who then fled.
A second male was also present during the aggravated robbery.
In the following week, police identified the two males believed to be involved in the aggravated robbery and later recovered the mobile phone that had been stolen.
The 20-year-old male from Charnwood was charged with aggravated robbery and will face the ACT Magistrates Court this morning (30 September 2013).
The second male will be summonsed to appear at court at a later date.
23 September 2013 – Armed Robbery – Convenience Store – Spence
Published September 27, 2013 | ACT Policing is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the offender involved in an attempted aggravated robbery early yesterday morning (Sunday, September 22).
About 1.30am a man entered the Spence 7-Eleven armed with knife and threatened the staff member.
The staff member retreated to a storage room while the man reached through the security wiring attempting to open the cash register.
The man was unsuccessful in his attempt to open the cash register and fled the store empty handed.
The man can be described as Caucasian, with a solid build. At the time of the incident he was wearing a grey ‘hoodie’ and camouflage shorts.
23 September 2013 – Update – Appeal – Armed Robberies – Handymart/KFC – Scullin/Hawker
Published September 27, 2013 | ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to two aggravated robberies that occurred last night (Sunday, 23 September).
Around 7pm, a man entered the 5 Star Handymart in Scullin carrying a blade and threatened staff to hand over money from the till. The staff member complied with the demand and handed over a sum of cash.
The offender is described as Caucasian, around 5’11” (180cm) tall, about 70kg and a skinny build. He was wearing a dark hooded jumper and a black scarf tied around his face.
Around 9.10pm later that evening, another aggravated robbery occurred at the Hawker KFC. A man entered the store carrying a blade and demanded cash from staff members. The offender is described as Caucasian, about 6” tall (182cm). He was wearing a dark blue knee length jacket and a black jumper around his face.
18 September 2013 – Armed Robbery – Supermarket – Scullin
Published September 20, 2013 | ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an aggravated robbery that occurred at the 5 Star Supermarket in Scullin last night (Tuesday, 17 September).
Around 8.30pm, officers from Belconnen General Duties were conducting a patrol of the Scullin Shops when staff of the 5 Star Supermarket approached and informed the officers of the robbery.
Just prior to the officers arriving, the offender entered the supermarket armed with a knife and made demands for cash. The staff member complied with the demand and handed over a sum of cash.
The offender fled the supermarket in an unknown direction.
The offender is described as Caucasian, around 5’11” (180cm) tall, short blonde hair with light brown eyes. He was wearing dark brown or black coloured clothing and a black bandana over his face.
15 September 2013 – Armed Robbery – Supermarket – Phillip
Published September 20, 2013 | ACT Policing is appealing for witnesses to an aggravated robbery which occurred in Phillip last night (Saturday, September 14).
About 6.55pm, a man entered the Ah Chu Asian Provisions supermarket in Colbee Court, Phillip, wielding a screwdriver and demanding cash from the two staff members. The store had closed for the day when the man entered via the rear of the store.
The offender grabbed the cash drawer which contained a sum of cash and ran out of the store. He was seen to get into a red hatchback with ACT registration which police later identified as being stolen from Ainslie earlier in the day.
The offender is described as having a dark complexion, aged in his 20s, approximately 180cm (5’ 11”) tall, with a medium build and a strong accent, possibly Eastern European or Middle-Eastern.
He was wearing a blue-coloured shirt covering his head, dark clothing and gloves on his hands.
