18 February 2016 – Armed Robbery – Bank – Sydney CBD
Published February 19, 2016 | 
Police have released CCTV footage and are appealing for public assistance after an armed man attempted to rob a bank in Sydney CBD last week.
About 1.35pm on Friday 12 February 2016, a man armed with a knife entered the bank on the corner of Market Street and Castlereagh Street in Sydney CBD, threatened staff and customers and demanded money.
The man fled empty-handed and was last seen heading east on Market Street towards Hyde Park.
No one was injured during the incident.
Police from Sydney City Local Area Command attended and conducted a patrol of the area; however, the man was not located.
A crime scene was established and as detectives continue their inquiries, they have released CCTV vision of a man who may be able to assist with inquiries.
He is depicted in the footage as being of Caucasian appearance, in his mid 30s, and wearing dark clothing, sunglasses and a hat.
31 January 2016 – Armed Robbery – Financial Institution – Lake Munmorah
Published February 4, 2016 | A man will face court tomorrow charged over an armed robbery on the Central Coast.
About 2.25pm on Friday (29 January 2016), a man armed with a black pistol entered a financial institution on the Pacific Highway, Lake Munmorah, and threatened staff, demanding cash.
Staff complied with the demands, handing over cash before the man ran from the location.
No one was injured.
Police from Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command attended and commenced an investigation.
Officers conducted a search of the area and arrested a 52-year-old man at the intersection of Ivy and Scaysbrook Avenues, Chain Valley Bay.
During a search of the man, police allegedly located cash.
Further inquiries led officers to bushland on the Pacific Highway, Lake Munmorah, where they allegedly located a replica pistol and bag containing cash.
The Chain Valley Bay man was taken to Wyong Police Station and charged with robbery while armed with dangerous weapon.
He has been bail refused to reappear at Wyong Local Court tomorrow (Monday 1 February 2016).
4 January 2016 – Robbery – ATM – Altona North
Published January 8, 2016 | Hobson’s Bay Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance after a man assaulted and robbed a 66-year-old man in Altona North last year.
Police have been told the man was withdrawing money from an ATM at Borrack Square about 12.55pm on 4 November.
An unknown man approached the victim and punched him, causing him to fall to the ground.
The offender then stole cash from the ATM that the victim had withdrawn and ran towards Duke Street where he is believed to have jumped into a waiting dark coloured car.
The offender is described as approximately 183cm tall with a stocky build and he was wearing runners, black knee length shorts and a dark coloured hooded top pulled over his head.
The man also has tattoos on both of his calf muscles.
The victim was not seriously injured but the incident has caused emotional trauma to the point he is afraid to leave the house.
Investigators have released CCTV of a man they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.
17 December 2015 – Update – CCTV Released – Armed Robbery – ANZ Bank – Lobethal
Published December 18, 2015 | CCTV footage from a bank in the Adelaide Hills that was robbed in April was today released by police – along with an explanation the offender offered to staff – in a bid to identify him.
No one was hurt during the incident, which began about 8.50am on Friday, 17 April at the Lobethal branch of the ANZ when the robber approached a staff member as he arrived at work and threatened him with a knife.
The offender told the staff member he had a firearm and later went on to claim he had explosive devices – both on his body and in a small silver box he had with him, however no device was ever seen or located.
After two other staff arrived at the premises, the man took cash and fled in a stolen blue Holden Commodore sedan which was later found in Kleinschmidt Rd in Lobethal.
Detective Brevet Sergeant Julie Hawker, said importantly, during the incident, the offender mentioned that he needed money because his father was sick.
“That information, coupled with this footage and his description may lead to his identification,” she said.
“He was wearing a high visibility long-sleeved shirt, hood, sunglasses and face mask and is described as being of Asian appearance with a strong accent, 165cm tall, of medium build, with dark, thick eyebrows and aged in his 40s.
“Police are requesting the assistance of the public to identify this man and anyone who has information which could assist us is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 – and remember you can remain anonymous.”
Anyone with information can also report online at https://sa.crimestoppers.com.au/
5 November 2015 – Update – Appeal – Armed Robbery – ATM – Haymarket
Published November 6, 2015 | Police continue to appeal for information following an armed robbery in Sydney’s CBD last month.
About 9pm on Wednesday 7 October 2015, a 24-year-old woman was attempting to deposit cash at an ATM on George Street, Haymarket, when she was approached by an unknown man.
Police have been told he grabbed the money from her hand and held an object with a black handle, believed to be a stun gun, to the woman’s chest.
The woman felt an electric shock and saw light coming from the object.
The man ran from the scene towards Central Railway Station.
Police from Sydney City Local Area Command were notified and commenced an investigation.
NSW Ambulance Paramedics treated the 24-year-old woman at the scene for two minor burn marks to her chest.
As inquires continue, police have released CCTV footage of a man they believe can assist with their investigation.
The man depicted in the footage is described as being of Asian appearance, 175cm tall, with a slim build, and short straight black hair.
29 October 2015 – Update – CCTV Released – Armed Robbery – ATM – Haymarket
Published October 30, 2015 | Police investigating an armed robbery in Sydney’s CBD earlier this month have released a CCTV image of a person who may be able to assist with inquiries.
About 9pm on Wednesday 7 October 2015, a 24-year-old woman was attempting to deposit cash at an ATM on George Street, Haymarket, when she was approached by an unknown man.
Police have been told he grabbed the money from her hand and held a black-handled object, believed to be a stun gun, to the woman’s chest.
The woman felt an electric shock and saw light coming from the object.
The man ran away towards Central Railway Station.
Police from Sydney City Local Area Command were notified and commenced an investigation.
NSW Ambulance paramedics treated the 24-year-old woman at the scene for two minor burn marks to her chest.
As inquires continue, police are appealing for public assistance to help identify the man depicted in the CCTV image; as detectives believe he can assist with their invesgitation.
The man depicted in the image is described as being of Asian appearance, 175cm tall, with a slim build, and short straight black hair.
16 October 2015 – Update – Charges Laid – Armed Robbery – Bank – Tugun
Published October 23, 2015 | Detectives from the Southern Crime Group – Gold Coast CIB have charged a man over the attempted armed robbery of a bank on Golden Four Drive last Monday October 12, 2015.
During the robbery it is alleged a machete was produced and cash demanded.
The tellers activated their screens and the offender left the bank empty handed.
A 34-year-old man from no fixed place of abode has been charged with one count of attempted robbery whilst armed along with two counts of stealing and one count of receiving tainted property.
The man is due to appear in Southport Magistrates Court tomorrow.
12 October 2015 – Armed Robbery – Bank – Tugun
Published October 16, 2015 | Police are investigating the attempted armed robbery of a bank on Golden Four Drive this afternoon.
At about 3.30pm, a man entered the business, produced a machete and demanded cash.
The tellers activated their screens at which point the man pushed a female customer and demanded money from her. He left the bank empty handed.
No one was physically injured during the incident and Police investigations are continuing.
6 October 2015 – Update – CCTV Released – Armed Robberies – ATM – Byron Bay
Published October 9, 2015 | Police investigating two armed robberies in Byron Bay last month have released CCTV images of a man who may be able to assist with their inquiries into the incidents.
About 7.25pm on 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, while the man left 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.
Neither woman was physically injured
Detectives from Tweed/Byron Local Area Command have been investigating both incidents, which are believed to be linked.
They have today (Tuesday 6 October 2015) released CCTV images of a man who may be able to assist with their inquiries.
The person depicted in the images is described as having a slim build, aged 30 to 40, 170 to 180cm tall, with short dark hair.
In the images, the person is wearing black-framed glasses, long black pants, with a black v-neck jumper covering a blue shirt, and a grey-coloured, fedora-style hat.
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.
