6 January 2016 – Bag Snatches – Petrol Station – Glenunga
Published January 8, 2016 | 
Three men have been charged with a series of offences that began when bags were stolen from two women late yesterday afternoon.
About 4.30pm a woman on a bicycle on King William Rd, Unley Park, had her bag stolen from her, then police were advised that another bag had been taken from a car at a service station on Glen Osmond Road, Glenunga, while the driver was filling up the vehicle.
A Commodore sedan was linked with both vehicles, and one of the victims was able to track her stolen phone via a security app.
Based on those details, the police helicopter (Polair) identified a location for the vehicle on Grand Junction Rd, and about 11.30pm, it was also seen by a police patrol.
A short pursuit was called off for safety reasons, while the vehicle continued to be monitored by Polair.
After the vehicle stopped in Upton St, Elizabeth Vale about 11.45pm, three men were arrested.
The men, from Unley, Davoren Park and Craigmore – who are all aged 29 – have each been charged with two counts of aggravated robbery, dangerous driving to engage in police pursuit and failure to truly answer.
They have been refused police bail are expected to appear in Adelaide Magistrates Court this afternoon.
16 November 2015 – Handbag Snatch – Darwin CBD
Published November 20, 2015 | Northern Territory Police are calling for public assistance following an aggravated robbery in the Darwin CBD early this morning.
Detective Senior Sergeant Karl Day from the Serious Crime Squad said around 4:30am a female was walking to work when she was approached by a medium sized, dark coloured vehicle on Knuckey Street.
“A man has exited the vehicle, pushed the female to the ground before snatching her handbag and fleeing. He was last seen driving down Litchfield Street.
“He is described as being 185cm tall, of solid build with tanned skin and aged in his 20s. He was last seen wearing a white hoodie with a light blue t-shirt over the top, knee-length shorts and runners.
1 November 2015 – Bag Snatch – Street – Woolloomooloo
Published November 6, 2015 | A woman will face court tomorrow after an alleged armed robbery in Sydney this morning.
About 4am (Sunday 1 November 2015), a 16-year-old girl was with a group of friends when they met with another group near Lincoln Crescent, Woolloomooloo.
When the girl left the area, she was approached from behind and pushed down stairs on Cowper Wharf Road by an unknown woman.
The woman then allegedly threatened her with a knife and demanded cash, before running from the scene with a bank card, a mobile phone and a set of keys.
The girl was not injured.
Police from Kings Cross Local Area Command were contacted and an investigation was commenced.
Shortly after, officers attended a home unit on Brougham Street, Woolloomooloo, and spoke with a group of people.
A 21-year-old Raby woman was arrested and taken to Kings Cross Police Station, where she was charged with robbery while armed.
She has been refused bail to appear at Central Local Court tomorrow (Monday 2 November 2015).
Inquiries are continuing.
29 October 2015 – Update – Image Released – Handbag Snatch – Port Augusta
Published October 30, 2015 | About 8.40am on Wednesday 14 October a woman riding a gopher along Donaldson Terrace was approached by two men.
One man pulled her handbag from her arm and removed her purse while the second man punched her in the face. Cash and cigarettes were stolen.
The woman received minor injuries to her face.
The first suspect is described as aged in his mid 20’s, pale complexion, 175cm tall, skinny build with a goatee beard. He has a mark or possibly tattoo on the right side of his face under his ear.
A computer generated image of this suspect is included below.
The second suspect is described as aged in his mid 20’s, being of Aboriginal appearance, 178cm tall with a moustache and dark curly hair.
If anyone can identify this man or has any information that may assist the investigation, please call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online at https://sa.crimestoppers.com.au
9 October 2015 – Arrest – Handbag Snatch – Elizabeth Interchange
Published October 9, 2015 | Police will allege the man assaulted a woman and stole her handbag as she was leaving the Elizabeth Interchange on Elizabeth Way about 10am on Thursday 1 October.
The woman sustained minor injuries during the incident.
As part of the investigation, police seized and released CCTV of the incident to the public yesterday. Following a quick response by the public, the suspect was identified and arrested last night.
A 19-year-old Elizabeth Downs man was arrested by Elizabeth CIB detectives and charged with aggravated robbery. He was refused police bail and will appear in the Elizabeth Magistrates Court today.
5 October 2015 – Update – Arrest – Handbag Snatch – Restaurant – Southbank
Published October 9, 2015 | Police have charged a 35-year-old woman following an alleged handbag theft at a Southbank restaurant in September.
The alleged theft took place at the restaurant about 8pm on 12 September.
The Cranbourne woman, who was with two young boys at the time of the alleged incident, was arrested in Dandenong this morning.
She has been charged with a number of theft and deception offences and will face Melbourne Magistrates’ Court shortly.
28 September 2015 – Armed Robberies – ATM/Bag Snatch – Byron Bay
Published October 2, 2015 | Police are appealing for public assistance as they investigate two armed robberies in Byron Bay last night, which are believed to be linked.
About 7.25pm (Sunday 27 September 2015), a 26-year-old woman was at an ATM on Jonson Street when she was approached by a man armed with a knife.
Police have been told the man threatened the woman, demanding money.
The woman screamed and ran from the scene uninjured. The man left the scene empty handed
About 7.30pm, a 76-year-old woman was walking along Byron Street towards Middleton Street, when a man armed with a knife approached and threatened her.
The man took the woman’s handbag and fled the scene.
Both women were not physically injured during both incidents
Officers attached to Tweed/Byron Local Area Command were called and commenced investigating both incidents, which are believed to be linked.
Following inquiries, police would like to speak to a man who may be able to assist them.
In both incidents he was described as being of slim build, aged in 30s to 40s, about 170-180cm tall, with short dark hair and was wearing a blue top.
In the second incident, the man was further described as wearing black-framed glasses, black long pants, with a black v-neck jumper covering the blue shirt. He was also seen wearing a grey-coloured fedora style hat.
20 September 2015 – Arrest – Handbag Snatch – Adelaide CBD
Published September 25, 2015 | Police have charged a man after he allegedly robbed an elderly woman of her handbag in the Adelaide CBD today.
Just after midday an elderly woman was walking along Pulteney Street when a man grabbed her handbag from her walking frame. The woman subsequently fell over and the suspect ran off with her handbag.
A couple driving along the street at the time, witnessed the incident and a man got out of his car and chased the suspect into Austin Street. The suspect was apprehended and held until the patrol arrived.
The elderly woman received minor injuries.
A 37-year-old man from Flinders Park has been charged with aggravated robbery. He has been refused bail and will appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court tomorrow.
19 August 2015 – Armed Robbery – Handbag Snatch – Shopping Centre – Elizabeth North
Published August 21, 2015 | Police are searching for a man driving a dark blue sedan with NSW number plates following an attempted robbery this morning at Elizabeth North.
Just before 7am a woman was at the Elizabeth North Shopping Centre on Woodford Road, when a man wearing a mask and armed with crowbar attempted to steal the woman’s handbag.
The suspect described as a Caucasian man about 20-25 years-old wearing a black hooded top and red and black bandana around his face, fled empty handed and was last seen driving off in a dark blue SVU with NSW number plates.
The same vehicle is believed to have been involved in a petrol drive-off last night in the Elizabeth area.
The woman was not physically injured in the ordeal.
23 February 2015 – Arrest – Bag Snatcher – Melb North West
Published March 1, 2015 | Police have charged a 48-year-old woman following a series of alleged bag snatches in Melbourne’s north-west.
The woman was arrested by Northland Taskforce members who executed a search warrant at Moreland Road address in Coburg this morning.
She was interviewed in relation to 15 handbag thefts and deception offences across the Preston, Northcote and Brunswick areas.
The Coburg woman has been charged with four counts of theft and eight counts of obtain property by deception.
She has been bailed by police to appear at Heidelberg Magistrates’ Court on 4 May.
