31 May 2106 – Update – CCTV Released – Armed Robbery – Convenience Store – Kangaroo Point
Published June 3, 2016 | 
Police investigating the armed robbery of a convenience store that occurred in Kangaroo Point yesterday afternoon have released an image of a man who may be able to assist with inquiries.
Just after 1.15pm, a man allegedly armed with a hand gun entered the Ferry Street store and demanded money from the male shop attendant. The attendant complied with his demands and the offender left the store on foot.
No one was physically injured as a result of the incident.
The man is described as being Pacific Islander, aged in his late 20s or early 30s, approximately 175cm tall with a stocky build and short black hair.
He was wearing a black flat brim baseball cap with “Sox” written vertically on the front, a black leather jacket with hoodie and a dark coloured shirt underneath, dark blue or black jeans, black and white Converse style shoes with white laces.
Dutton Park detectives believe the man pictured may also be able to assist with similar investigations into armed robbery offences committed on April 19 and May 18 in East Brisbane.
30 May 2016 – Armed Robbery – Convenience Store – Kangaroo Point
Published June 3, 2016 | Police are investigating the armed robbery of a convenience store in Kangaroo Point today.
Just after 1.15pm a man allegedly armed with a hand gun entered the Ferry Street store and demanded money from the male shop attendant. The attendant complied with his demands and the offender left the store on foot.
No one was physically injured as a result of the incident.
Investigations are continuing.
1 June 2016 – Armed Robbery – Convenience Store – Berkeley Vale
Published June 3, 2016 | Police are investigating the armed robbery of a convenience store on the Central Coast yesterday.
About 6.30pm (Tuesday 31 May 2016), a man with his face and hands covered entered the store on Lakedge Avenue, Berkeley Vale and confronted an attendant, a 39-year-old man.
The man, who was armed with a knife, demanded money from the till before the attendant complied.
He was last seen entering a white hatchback on Lakedge Avenue and driving off.
Police were alerted and officers from Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command attended and established a crime scene.
An investigation is underway and investigators would like to speak with a man who may be able to assist with inquiries.
The man is described as being 25 to 30-years old, approximately 170cm tall with a medium build.
He was last seen wearing a black balaclava, black jumper, black pants and black gloves.
23 May 2016 – Armed Robbery – Convenience Store – Forest Lake
Published May 27, 2016 | Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred last night in Forest Lake.
Initial information suggests that shortly after 11.30pm, a man entered a convenience store on Forest Lake Boulevard.
He took a drink from a fridge and approached the counter and produced a knife.
He made demands for cash and cigarettes and the attendant has complied.
The man then fled the scene with a sum of cash and a quantity of cigarettes and was last seen leaving in a vehicle.
Investigations are continuing.
14 May 2016 – Update – Charges Laid – Armed Robbery – Convenience Store – Rozelle
Published May 20, 2016 | A man has been charged following an alleged armed robbery in Rozelle last month.
Just before 8am on Saturday 9 April 2016, two males, one armed with a knife, entered a convenience store on Darling Street, Rozelle, and allegedly threatened a 28-year-old man working in the store.
It will be alleged the armed pair fled the scene a short time later, taking tobacco and cash.
Officers attached to Leichhardt Local Area Command were notified and established a crime scene.
The employee was uninjured during the incident.
Following investigations, about 10.45pm last night (Friday 13 May 2016), police attended a home on Fraser Avenue, Eastgardens and arrested a 34-year-old man.
He was taken to Maroubra Police Station, where he was charged with robbery armed with offensive weapon and refused bail, to appear at Parramatta Bail Court today (Saturday 14 May 2016).
Inquiries continue.
10 May 2016 – Update – Arrest – Armed Robbery – Convenience Store – Main Beach
Published May 13, 2016 | A man has been charged in relation to the alleged wounding of a shopkeeper during an attempted armed robbery at a Main Beach business early this morning.
It is alleged that around 2.30am, a man entered the Main Beach Parade convenience store armed with a knife and demanded money.
It is further alleged the store attendant became involved in a scuffle with the armed man, during which time the shopkeeper sustained a wound to the neck.
The man then ran away empty handed.
The male shopkeeper received a non-life-threatening injury to his neck and has been taken to the Gold Coast University Hospital for treatment.
A 27-year-old man from Main Beach has been charged with attempted armed robbery, wounding and enter premises with intent.
He is due to face Southport Magistrates Court today.
10 May 2016 – Armed Robbery – Convenience Store – Main Beach
Published May 13, 2016 | A shopkeeper was wounded during an armed robbery at a Main Beach business early this morning.
Around 2.30am a man entered the Main Beach Parade convenience store armed with a knife demanding money.
The attendant became involved in a scuffle with the armed man. The man then lunged at the shopkeeper with the knife and wounded him on the neck.
The man then ran away empty handed.
The male shopkeeper received a non-life threatening injury to his neck and has been taken to the Gold Coast University Hospital for treatment.
The man is described as Caucasian, heavy set, aged approximately 25-35 years and was wearing a white cap, a grey-coloured jacket with a white zip, black shorts and black thongs.
12 May 2016 – Update – Appeal – Armed Robbery – Milk Bar – Murrumbeena
Published May 13, 2016 | Police are appealing for public assistance following an armed robbery at a Murrumbeena milk bar last month.
Two men entered a store on Kangaroo Road armed with an axe and hammer on Friday 22 April about 9pm.
Once inside, they stole the cash register before the victim has chased them out of the store.
Police have been told the men left the area on BMX bicycles and were last seen heading west on Murrumbeena Road.
No one was injured during the incident.
Police have released images of two men they believe may be able to assist them with their enquiries.
11 May 2016 – Armed Robbery – Convenience Store – Canterbury
Published May 13, 2016 | Box Hill Embona Task Force detectives are appealing for public assistance after a man robbed a convenience store in Canterbury on 26 April.
Officers have been told a man armed with a hammer and a knife entered the store on Canterbury Road about 3am.
The offender threatened the attendant and made demands for cash.
A small amount of cash was handed over and the bandit fled the scene.
It is believed he drove away in a stolen Nissan Pulsar and fled travelling north on Station Street towards Box Hill.
The car was subsequently found burnt out in Doveton on 28 April
Investigators have released images of a man that may be able to assist with their enquiries.
27 April 2016 – Update – CCTV Released – Armed Robbery – Convenience Store – Southport
Published April 29, 2016 | Detectives investigating the armed robbery of a convenience store at Southport in early March this year have released images of a man who they believe will be able to assist them with their investigation.
Around 12.30pm on March 1, 2016 a man armed with a stick entered a Tweed Street store and demanded cash.
The male shop attendant refused and retreated to the back of the shop. The offender then grabbed a sum of cash and fled the store on foot.
He was seen to run to a green old-style, two door tray-back utility, which he then drove off in.
No one was physically injured as a result of the incident.
Anyone who recognises the man or has any information to offer police about the robbery is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Investigations are continuing.
