15 August 2016 – Ram Raids – Businesses and Jewellery Store – Frankston
Published August 19, 2016 | 
Frankston Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance following a two night burglary spree in Frankston and surrounding suburbs last week.
A number of businesses were targeted with cigarettes, cash, lottery scratchies and jewellery stolen during the raids.
The first break-in occurred about 3.20am on Tuesday 9 August at a service station on Baxter-Tooraddin Road.
Cigarettes, cash and food were stolen by the offenders before they drove to a service station on Frankston-Flinders Road in Somerville about 40 minutes later.
They caused damage to an automatic teller machine before leaving empty handed and driving to a newsagent on Baxter-Tooradin Road, Baxter.
They broke into the agency about 4.10am and stole scratchies and cash before leaving.
The next night the same offenders are believed to have committed a ram raid at a jewellery store on Cranbourne Road, Frankston about 2.15am.
They stole a large quantity of jewellery before leaving the store and driving to a service station on Cranbourne Road, Langwarrin.
The thieves broke in and stole cigarettes.
Investigators believe that at least five offenders are involved and a Suzuki Swift and an Isuzu ute have been used in the commission of the offences.
Detectives have released images and CCTV footage in the hope that someone may be able to assist in identifying those responsible.
15 July 2016 – Armed Robbery – Jewellery Store – Albion
Published July 22, 2016 | Police are investigating the armed robbery of a jewellery store in Albion this afternoon.
Around 3.46pm two men, with their faces covered and wearing high-vis clothing, entered the Sandgate Road business allegedly armed with an axe and threatened three staff members.
The employees were then forced to the ground at the rear of the store.
One of the employees challenged the men and was struck in the back of head with the axe.
It’s understood the men stole an unknown quantity of jewellery and cash before fleeing the store on foot.
The pair were last seen on Camden Street and may have fled in a vehicle.
A man has been taken to hospital for treatment to non-life threatening injuries. The two other employees were not physically injured.
Police are appealing for anyone with information that may assist with investigations including CCTV or dash cam footage to contact Crime Stoppers.
8 July 2016 – Arrests – Armed Robbery – Jewellery Store – Coburg
Published July 8, 2016 | Moreland Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged two men following an alleged armed robbery of a Coburg jewellery store yesterday.
It’s alleged three men entered the Sydney Road store and stole jewellery from display cases about 6pm.
Two of the trio were detained by passers-by as they tried to leave the store.
Investigators have charged an 18-year-old Cairnlea man and a 19-year-old Derrimut man with armed robbery, aggravated burglary and theft.
The teenagers have been remanded to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court in the morning.
Detectives continued to search for the third man.
3 July 2016 – Armed Robbery – Jewellery Store – Reservoir
Published July 8, 2016 | Darebin Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for information after three masked men smashed their way into a Reservoir jewellery store yesterday.
Police have been told the men gained entry to the Broadway business by kicking open a locked door about 3.10pm.
Once inside, one man has threatened a male employee with a firearm, whilst another has smashed a jewellery cabinet with a wheel nut brace.
The men have gained access to display cabinets and a safe and placed a large amount of cash and jewellery into a black sports bag before fleeing.
Nobody was injured as a result of the robbery.
Detectives have released CCTV footage and images of the men in the hope it will assist the investigation.
All three men have been described as tall with thin builds.
The first man was wearing a black jumper, black pants and shoes, and had his head covered in a white material wrapping.
The second man was wearing a black hooded top with Adidas written across the back, black pants and shoes, a red face mask, and red gloves.
The third man was wearing a black hooded top, black pants and shoes, and a white face covering.
25 June 2106 – Update – Appeal – Armed Robbery – Jewellery Store – Woolloongabba
Published July 1, 2016 | Detectives investigating the armed robbery of a store at Woolloongabba have released CCTV vision.
Police are appealing for anyone who was in the vicinity of Lewis Street and Logan Road in Woolloongabba and who may have seen any suspicious activity to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
The white 1989 Ford Laser hatchback seen in the footage was located burnt out a short time later in Lockhart Street. Police urge anyone with dash cam footage that may have been travelling in the area around 2pm to contact Crime Stoppers.
Detectives believe the men may have run along the bike path beside the motorway between Lockhart Street and Park Road are appealing for witnesses who may have seen the pair.
24 June 2016 – Armed Robbery – Jewellery Store – Wolloongabba
Published July 1, 2016 | Police are investigating following the armed robbery of a store in Wolloongabba this afternoon.
Initial investigations suggest at around 2pm two men armed with firearms entered the store on Logan Road and demanded jewellery from a staff member.
The staff member became involved in a scuffle with one man, during which a shot from a firearm was discharged. The staff member then complied with the men’s demands, handing over a quantity of goods.
The men fled the scene in a car which was later located by police abandoned on Lockhart Street in Woolloongabba.
The 45-year-old male staff member was not physically injured during the incident.
One man is described as of a medium build wearing a black balaclava, black hoodie, black pants and black gloves.
The other man is described as of a medium build wearing a white facemask, black hoodie, black pants and black gloves.
Investigations are continuing.
2 May 2016 – Appeal – Armed Robbery – Jewellers – Glenelg
Published May 6, 2016 | Sturt Police are seeking information from the public following an attempt robbery at a jewellers at Glenelg this afternoon.
Just on 3pm, a man wearing a balaclava, armed with baton, assaulted a security guard outside a jewellers on Jetty Road attempting to gain entry to the shop.
The security guard managed to lock the door of the shop behind him, with the suspect smashing a window of the store.
The male suspect wearing dark clothing and a hooded top ran from the scene to a nearby white Commodore, where up to two other men were waiting.
A white Commodore believed to be the same vehicle used by the offenders was found a short time later in nearby Pier Street. That vehicle has been impounded and will be forensically examined.
Police patrols searched the area but the suspects weren’t located.
The security guard received minor injuries during the ordeal, but was taken to the Flinders Medical Centre for a check-up.
29 January 2016 – Update – Images Released – Armed Robbery – Jewellery Store – Lakemba
Published February 4, 2016 | *Images have been placed on the NSWPF Facebook page**
Police have released images of a male who may be able to assist with inquiries following an attempted armed robbery in Lakemba.
About 10.40am on Tuesday (26 January 2016) a man walked into a jewellery business on Haldon Street, Lakemba, and threatened the attendant with an axe, demanding gold.
The attendant pressed the duress button and the man fled the scene, without any proceeds.
Officers from Campsie Local Area Command attended and conducted forensic examinations on the business. Investigations are continuing.
Police have released images of a Male who may be able to assist with inquiries.
The male depicted is Middle Eastern/Mediterranean appearance, 25-35 years old, with a large build, short black hair, and unshaven.
He spoke English, and was wearing a black hooded jumper with “Everlast” written on the front in white, long black pants, black joggers with white soles, black and tan gloves, and he was carrying a medium size black luggage bag and was armed with a black and yellow axe.
26 November 2015 – Armed Robbery – Jewellery Store – St Kilda
Published November 27, 2015 | Port Phillip Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding an armed robbery at a jewellery store in St Kilda this morning.
Investigators have been told a man threatened the owner of the Acland Street store with a firearm and forced his way in through the front door just before 8.30am.
The offender then let his accomplice into the rear of the store before the pair accessed the safe and made off with what is believed to be a quantity of jewellery of significant value.
The men were wearing hoodies and had their faces covered.
One of the men was also described as having a beard and was wearing sunglasses.
The victim was not physically injured.
18 September 2015 – Charges Laid – Armed Robberies – Jewellery Stores – Sunshine, Keilor and Airport West
Published September 18, 2015 | Brimbank Burglary Reduction Team detectives have charged a woman following a spate of jewellery thefts over the last three months.
Crystal Roberts has been charged with numerous counts of theft, burglary and criminal damage.
The Footscray woman has been remanded in custody to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 14 October, 2015.
The charges follow alleged thefts and a burglary from jewellery stores in Sunshine, Keilor and Airport West from June to August.
It is believed the value of jewellery allegedly stolen neared $100,000.
