6 March 2013 – Armed Robbery – Bank – Carina
Published March 7, 2013 | 
Police have released the image of a man they wish to speak to in relation to the armed robbery of a bank in Carina yesterday.
Around 3.30pm, a man entered the Old Cleveland Road business armed with what appeared to be a firearm and threatened a female staff member.
He fled the scene with a sum of cash.
The man is described as Caucasian in appearance, about 184cm tall, in his 50’s, a grey stubby beard and with a slim build. He was wearing an orange shirt, blue jeans, hat, sunglasses and his face was covered with cloth.
Police investigations are continuing.
7 March 2013 – Armed Robbery – Cash Lenders Store – Traralgon
Published March 7, 2013 | Police are investigating after an armed robbery at a cash lenders store in Traralgon yesterday afternoon.
Investigators have been told a man armed with a jemmy bar entered the Franklin Street shop and approached a female staff member just after 5.30pm.
He made demands for cash and the staff member complied and handed over an amount of money.
The offender placed the cash in a duffle bag and fled on foot.
No one was injured during the armed robbery.
There were no customers in the store at the time of the incident.
The offender was wearing a beanie and balaclava.
5 March 2013 – Attempted Theft – ATM – Warrnambool
Published March 7, 2013 | Police are investigating the attempted burglary of an ATM in Warrnambool overnight.
It is believed the offenders attended a bank on Kepler Street around 3.30am last night and forced entry to a nearby power supply, unsuccessfully attempting to turn it off.
They then smashed several glass panels at the bank in an effort to gain access to the ATM and chamber room.
They were unsuccessful however caused significant damage to the building.
The unknown offender/s have then left the area and police attended shortly after.
Detectives from Warrnambool Crime Investigation Unit are investigating and are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident or has further information.
4 March 2013 – Armed Robbery – Cash in Transit Van – Glebe
Published March 7, 2013 | Police are currently at the scene of an attempted armed robbery on a cash-in-transit van where shots were allegedly fired, this morning at Glebe.
About 8.15am, (Monday 4 March, 2013), two guards parked a cash-in-transit van in Bay Street and left the vehicle. They were approached from behind by two men with their faces covered, both armed with firearms. A third male stood near the van
One of the guards was struck to the back of the head, possibly with the butt of a firearm. The other offender has fired a shot into the air.
Both offenders left the scene in a dark coloured station wagon being driven by a fourth male.
No money was stolen and no one was injured as a result of the shot fired.
Police have established a crime scene and are currently speaking to a number of witnesses.
Bay Street has been closed to vehicular traffic between Parramatta Road and Francis Street until further notice.
28 February 2013 – Armed Robberies – Fast Food Store/Bank – North Perth/CBD
Published March 1, 2013 | Regional Investigations Unit detectives are seeking information regarding two armed robberies in North Perth and the City, which they believe are linked. The first incident occurred just before 8pm, on Wednesday 20 February 2013, when a man armed with a syringe entered the McDonalds store located on Charles Street, North Perth and threatened staff. The offender was given a sum of cash before fleeing on foot. The second incident occurred around 1:45pm, on Friday 22 February, when a man armed with a knife entered Bankwest located on Murray Street Perth and threatened a teller,demanding money. He was given a sum of cash before fleeing on foot. The offender is described as being in his late 20’s to early 30’s, fair skinned, approximately 180cms tall with a medium build and short scruffy orange facial hair. He was wearing a black t-shirt, blue jeans and a grey baseball cap.
Police would like to speak to the man in the photo who they believe can assist them with their inquiries.
24 January 2013 – Armed Robbery – Bank – Nundah
Published January 25, 2013 | Police investigating the armed robbery of a bank at Nundah this afternoon have released CCTV images of a man who may be able to assist with their enquiries.
Just after 12.10pm a man entered the Sandgate Road outlet before intimating he was armed with a firearm and demanding money from the teller.
The teller complied with the man’s demands and he fled the bank with a sum of cash.
No one was physically injured during the incident.
The man is described as being Caucasian in appearance, approximately 170cm tall with a proportionate build and red hair. He was wearing a grey t-shirt, shorts, a brown cap and blue running shoes.
25 January 2013 – Armed Robbery – Money Exchange – CBD Sydney
Published January 25, 2013 | Police from City Central Local Area Command are investigating an armed robbery at a money exchange in Sydney’s CBD.
Shortly before 7pm yesterday (Thursday 24 January 2013), a man armed with a firearm entered a money exchange on George Street.
He threatened the 51-year-old male employee and demanded cash.
The man took money before fleeing the premises.
He has been described as being of Caucasian appearance and 183cm tall. He was wearing a blue cap, blue shirt and white shorts.
A crime scene was established and examined by the Forensic Armed Robbery Unit.
No-one was injured during the incident.
Police are investigating a similar incident at Lane Cove earlier in the day.
7 January 2013 – Armed Robbery – Bank – Buddina
Published January 11, 2013 | Police are investigating the armed robbery of a bank at Buddina this afternoon.
Around 3pm a man entered the Nicklin Way bank before approaching a teller and producing a note stating he was armed and that he demanded money.
The teller complied with his demands and the man fled the scene with a sum of cash.
The man is described as being approximately 175cm tall with a tanned complexion and was wearing a dark blue shirt, pants and cap and black sunglasses.
No one was physically injured during the incident.
6 November 2012 – ATM Skimmer Device Found – ATM – Perth CBD
Published December 7, 2012 | Technology Crime Investigators are currently investigating two incidents of bank card skimming devices that were placed on Automatic Teller Machines (ATM) in the City of Perth and Joondalup areas within the last week. These devices are designed to capture a customer’s bank card data and Personal Identification Number (PIN). Investigators have seized these devices and they are being examined for any forensics or stored data.
These bankcard skimming devices can be quickly installed over the top of ATM card slots and have the potential to compromise thousands of customer’s bank card data and PIN information. Despite the sophistication of their design these devices can be readily identified:
They rely on double-sided adhesive for attachment and can come loose. Check the card entry point to ensure it is firmly and completely attached, and while the device appears flush they have a seam line, at the point of contact with the ATM, which should not normally be there. WA Police recommends that members of the public remain vigilant, especially over the Christmas period, when using ATMS to conduct their banking. Remember to: check the card entry slot to ensure it is firmly attached, and cover your hand when entering your PIN.
4 December 2012 – Skimming Device found – ATM – CBD Adelaide
Published December 7, 2012 | A sophisticated, high-tech skimming device has been found attached to an ATM in Adelaide’s central business district.
In the wake of the discovery South Australia police are urging people to be wary of fraudsters in the lead up to Christmas.
The device – which contains two components – appears similar to a skimming device which was recently found in Brisbane’s Queen Street Mall.
The device, on an ATM in James Place off Rundle Mall, was found by an alert customer who immediately notified the bank.
The device appears to have been purpose-built and is capable of being quickly placed over the actual ATM card reader.
Once in position the device is almost indistinguishable from the actual ATM.
It is equipped with memory cards which can store video footage and details of cards compromised.
An almost undetectable pinhole camera records customers entering their PIN while the device simultaneously records the card data.
It would appear the offenders have targeted a ‘high traffic’ area leading up to the busy Christmas period.
Police are in possession of the device and believe no cards were compromised at this machine.
Police would like to reinforce to the public the need to be careful and alert when using ATMs and to report any suspicious activities or if they have any concerns of the integrity of an ATM.
Despite their detailed design the devices rely on double-sided adhesive to remain attached to the machine and can come loose.
“Beware of anyone acting suspiciously around ATMs and report it,” Detective Inspector Greg Hutchins, the officer in charge of the Financial Investigation Sections, said.
“Always check the ATM for obvious signs of tampering. A customer can give the card entry point a bit of a wiggle to make sure it’s firmly and completely attached.
“We would also recommend customers shield their PIN with their hand – no matter where they are.”
