10 April 2018 – Armed Robbery – Convenience Store – Yeronga
Published April 13, 2018 | 
Police are investigating following the armed robbery of a convenience store in Yeronga last night.
At around 10:40pm five men parked a stolen, orange 2008, Ford Falcon
(Queensland Registration 881 TRW) before entering the store on Fairfield Road wearing black hoodies with torn clothing covering their face and at least three men armed with knives.
One of the men demanded the female employee to hand over money from two cash registers before threatening her with a knife when asked to open the store’s safe.
She complied with the first request however, she was unable to open the safe.
The group fled the store with a sum of cash, tobacco products along with the woman’s mobile phone and keys to her vehicle, a gold 2000, Nissan Maxima
(Queensland Registration 660 MER).
The 40-year-old woman did not sustain any physical injuries as a result of the incident.
The men are described as African in appearance, tall and skinny.
They were all wearing dark clothing including hooded jumpers and black gloves on their hands.
Police are appealing for anyone who may have seen either vehicle or witnessed the incident to contact Policelink or Crimestoppers.
21 March 2018 – Arrest – Armed Robbery – Convenience Store – Adelaide
Published March 24, 2018 | A man has been charged following an aggravated robbery at an Adelaide convenience store this week.
Just before 4am on Monday 19 March, a man entered the Waymouth Street store allegedly threatening the staff member with a syringe before stealing drinks and cash from the till.
The attendant was not physically injured during the robbery.
Police including police dog Nero searched for the man but he was unable to be located at the time.
Just after 10.30pm, Tuesday 20 March, a 30-year-old man from no fixed place was arrested for an unrelated matter. Today he was interviewed and charged with aggravated robbery.
The man was refused bail and will appear in Adelaide Magistrates Court on 21 March.
Superintendent Craig Wall, Officer in Charge Eastern Adelaide LSA was pleased that the alleged offender of this appalling and violent crime has been apprehended so quickly.
“Police are very pleased that the victim of this aggravated robbery who was threatened with an uncapped syringe did the right thing and did not become involved in any physical altercation,” he said.
6 March 2018 – Armed Robbery – Convenience Store – Sunnybank
Published March 9, 2018 | Police are investigating a violent armed robbery that occurred this evening in Sunnybank.
Shortly after 7pm, a man armed with a firearm entered the Beenleigh Road convenience store.
Once inside the man threatened a male employee before the pair became involved in a physical altercation.
The staff member attempted to disarm the attacker but was unsuccessful and was struck over the head with the weapon.
His attacker fled the business on foot and was last seen heading south on Jackson Road.
A 50-year-old man was taken to the Princess Alexandria Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Anyone who may have seen any suspicious activity in the area around the time of the incident is urged to contact police.
Investigations are continuing.
27 February 2018 – Armed Robbery – Convenience Store – South Brisbane
Published March 2, 2018 | Police are investigating after a convenience store was robbed by a man armed with a knife in South Brisbane this evening.
Preliminary investigations indicate around 5:50pm a man with his face covered entered the Merivale Street business and approached the counter before demanding money from the employee.
The worker complied, handing over a sum of money and cigarettes which the man put in a blue backpack.
He then left the premises on foot.
The man is described as being aged in his early 20s, slim build, wearing a beige cap, black long-sleeved shirt, black pants and bum-bag around his waist.
No one was injured during the incident.
Investigations are continuing.
7 February 2018 – Update – Arrest – Armed Robbery – Convenience Store – Gracemere
Published February 9, 2018 | Detectives from the Rockhampton Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) have charged a man over the armed robbery of a convenience store in Gracemere earlier this week.
On Monday, the man is alleged to have entered the Lawrie Street shop armed with a knife and demanded cash from a female staff member.
An 18-year-old man has been charged with one count of armed robbery and is expected to appear in the Rockhampton Magistrates Court tomorrow.
5 February 2018 – Armed Robbery – Convenience Store – Gracemere
Published February 9, 2018 | Police are investigating the armed robbery of a convenience store in Gracemere this evening.
At 8pm, a male has entered the Lawrie Street shop armed with a knife and demanded cash from the female staff member.
The male left the store with a sum of cash.
No-one was physically injured.
The male is described as having a dark complexion, 170cm tall with a proportionate build.
Investigations are continuing.
5 February 2018 – Armed Robbery – Tobacconist – Wyoming
Published February 9, 2018 | Police are appealing for witnesses following an armed robbery on the Central Coast last night.
About 6.50pm (Sunday 4 February 2018), police have been told a man armed with a serrated knife entered a tobacconist store on the corner of the Pacific Highway and Kiwwara Avenue, Wyoming.
He threatened a female employee with the knife before stealing cash and cigarettes.
The woman was not injured.
The man was spotted on Henry Parry Drive, North Gosford, by officers from Brisbane Water Local Area Command and a foot pursuit began.
The man was last seen running in Dunbar Way, North Gosford.
Investigators wish to speak with a man who may be able to assist with their inquiries.
He has been described as being of Caucasian appearance, aged between 40 and 45, 168cm tall, of a medium build, blond and brown short hair, stubble and missing teeth. The man was described as wearing a black hooded rain jacket and black pants with white stripes.
Anyone with information is urged to come forward.
23 January 2018 – Update – Arrests – Armed Robbery – Convenience Store – Slade Point
Published January 27, 2018 | A 12-year-old boy and a 15-year-old girl have been charged following investigations into an armed robbery in Slade Point on January 21.
It will be alleged at 8.55pm, two people entered a convenience store on Finch Street armed with knives and made demands for cash.
The pair allegedly fled the store with a sum of cash.
No one was physically injured.
The boy and girl, both from Slade Point, have been charged with robbery in company.
22 January 2018 – Armed Robbery – Convenience Store – Slade Point
Published January 27, 2018 | Detectives are investigating an armed robbery in Slade Point last night.
At 8.55pm, two men entered a convenience store on Finch Street armed with knives and made demands for cash.
The attendant complied and gave the men a sum of cash before men the fled the store.
They were last seen on Finch Street on foot.
No one was physically injured as a result of the robbery.
The first man was last seen wearing a black long-sleeved shirt, black sunglasses, blue shorts, and had a white shirt wrapped around his head.
The second man was last seen wearing a black t-shirt with an NY logo on the front and grey shorts. He also had a white shirt wrapped around his head.
Investigations are continuing.
27 January 2018 – Armed Robbery – Convenience Store – Salisbury
Published January 27, 2018 | Police are investigating an aggravated robbery that occurred at Salisbury early this morning.
About 2.40am, Saturday 27 January, patrols were called to a convenience store on the Salisbury Highway after a man armed with a knife entered and threatened staff while his accomplice waited at the door.
The men ran away on foot after stealing a very small amount of cash and were last seen heading toward Banks Street. Police patrols searched the area but have been unable to locate them this time.
No one was physically injured and investigations are continuing.
The men are described as average build, with Australian accents and covers over their faces. The man who entered the store was wearing a dark hoodie jumper with a white motif and light grey pants, the second man was wearing blue jeans and a grey hooded jumper.
