14 October 2017 – Armed Robbery – Convenience Store – Hervey Bay
Published October 20, 2017 | 
Police are investigating following an attempted armed robbery of a convenience store in Hervey Bay this afternoon.
Around 1.10pm a man armed with a knife entered the Doolong Street store before making demands for cash.
The male shop attendant refused and the man fled from the store empty handed.
No-one was injured during the incident.
Investigations are continuing.
1 October 2017 – Armed Robbery – Convenience Store – Rangeville
Published October 6, 2017 | Detectives have charged a man following an alleged attempted robbery in Rangeville this afternoon.
It will be alleged at 4.30pm a man entered a Perth Street convenience store and threatened the male staff member with a knife, demanding money.
The staff member retreated to a back office and phoned police. The man fled the store.
A short time later a man attended the Toowoomba Police Station and handed himself in.
A 21-year-old Cambooya man has been charged with one count each of attempted armed robbery and enter premises with intent to commit indictable offence. He is expected to appear at the Toowoomba Magistrates Court tomorrow, October 2.
19 September 2017 – Armed Robbery – Convenience Store – Tugan
Published September 22, 2017 | Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred overnight in Tugan.
Initial information suggests that a man entered a convenience store on Golden Four Drive at 7.30pm armed with a metal bar and approached a female attendant.
He made demands for cash and when the attendant complied, he fled the scene with a sum of money and is believed to have fled to a car nearby.
No one was physically injured as a result of the robbery.
Investigations are continuing.
17 September 2017 – Armed Robbery – Convenience Store – Burleigh Heads
Published September 22, 2017 | Police are investigating the armed robbery of a convenience store at Burleigh Heads last night.
Just after 7pm, a man entered the premises on Second Avenue and confronted the attendant with a knife.
He then walked behind the counter and took a sum of money from the cash register before leaving the store.
No one was physically injured as a result of the incident.
Investigations into the incident are continuing.
20 September 2017 – Arrest – Armed Robbery – Convenience Store – Hampton East
Published September 22, 2017 | Glen Eira Bayside Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged two males following an alleged armed robbery in Hampton East earlier this month.
The alleged incident took place at a Bluff Road convenience store about 1.45am on 13 September.
A 17-year-old Edithvale boy is expected to be charged with armed robbery.
An 18-year-old Oakleigh South man was charged with armed robbery and has been remanded to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court today.
13 September 2017 – Armed Robbery – Convenience Store – Hampton East
Published September 15, 2017 | Police are investigating an armed robbery at a Hampton East convenience store early this morning.
Investigators have been told two men attended the Bluff Rd store about 1.45 am.
One entered the store, while the other man remained at the entrance.
The man who entered the store approached the counter and brandished a firearm.
The men stole cash and cigarettes before fleeing in an unknown direction.
No one was injured during the incident.
Both men were perceived to be Caucasian in appearance and aged in their late teens or early 20’s.
It is understood the man who entered the store was wearing a green hooded jacket, black tracksuit pants and black and white runners.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
Glen Eira Bayside Crime Investigation Unit detectives have released images and CCTV of two men they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.
11 September 2017 – Armed Robbery – Convenience Store – CBD Sydney
Published September 15, 2017 | Police are investigating following the armed robbery of a convenience store in the city overnight.
A man walked into the store on Liverpool Street, just after 11pm (Sunday 10 September 2017) and demanded cash from a shop assistant.
The man threatened the assistant with a syringe and he left the store after they complied with the demand.
Police from Sydney City Local Area Command patrolled the area for the man but were unable to find him.
A crime scene was established and is being examined by specialist forensic officers.
Investigators would like to speak with a man who may be able to assist with inquiries.
He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, with a medium build and clean-shaven. The man was last seen wearing a black-hooded top and black coloured pants.
9 September 2017 – Update – Charges Laid – Armed Robberies – Convenience Store – Surry Hills
Published September 15, 2017 | A man has been charged after two armed robberies earlier this week.
About 10pm (Wednesday 6 September 2017), a man entered a convenience store on Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills, and threatened an employee with a firearm demanding money.
The man left the location in possession of cash.
In a second incident, about 10.45pm (Wednesday 6 September 2017), a man entered a convenience store on Bronte Road, Waverley, and threatened an employee with a firearm demanding money.
The man left the location on foot towards Victoria Street in possession of cash.
Officers from Surry Hills Local Area Command and Eastern Suburbs Local Area Command began investigating and believed both incidents were linked.
Following inquiries, about 3.45pm (Thursday 7 September 2017), a 42-year-old man was arrested at a home in Edward Street, Bondi Beach.
He was taken to Waverley Police Station where he was charged with two counts robbery while armed with dangerous weapon.
The man was refused bail and is due to appear before Central Local Court Thursday 9 November 2017.
4 September 2017 – CCTV Released – Armed Robbery – Convenience Store – Runcorn
Published September 8, 2017 | Detectives have released vision of a man who may be able to assist with inquires in relation to the armed robbery of a convenience store at Runcorn today.
Around 10.15am a man entered the Condamine Street store and threatened a female staff member with a knife, demanding cash.
The staff member complied and the man was last seen walking towards Crompton Road.
The man is described as Caucasian in appearance, medium build, wearing a black jumper and black long pants.
Anyone who has relevant dashcam vision or any further information is urged to contact police.
6 September 2017 – Update – CCTV Released – Milk Bar – Bundoora
Published September 8, 2017 | Police are appealing for witnesses following an attempted armed robbery at a Bundoora milk bar last Friday 1 September.
Investigators have been told two men armed with a handgun and carrying a pink shopping bag walked from Grimshaw Street through a laneway to the Balaka Place store about 9.30pm.
The offenders threatened staff members before fleeing on foot empty handed after being challenged by the store attendant who was armed with a broom.
The males were last seen running north across Grimshaw Street towards Cameron Parade.
Mill Park Serious Crime Taskforce detectives have released images of two men they believe may be able to assist with their investigation.
Anyone with any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
