22 July 2015 – Update – Armed Robbery – Jewellery Store – South Yarra
Published July 24, 2015 | 
Detectives at Stonnington Crime Investigation Unit continue to investigate an armed robbery where $700,000 worth of jewellery was stolen in South Yarra earlier this month.
Investigators have been told two men were sitting in their vehicle on Avoca Street when two men approached the car and smashed the window just after midday on Tuesday, 14 July.
The pair stole two back packs containing white gold and diamonds from the back seat of the vehicle.
The offenders, both wearing black balaclavas, then fled the scene in a blue Ford sedan and were seen travelling north on Murphy Street.
Detectives believe that another car, possibly a Mitsubishi Verada wagon, followed the Ford sedan to Lawson Grove, South Yarra.
The cars pulled over and three offenders from the Ford got out of their car and got into the wagon which then drove off.
Investigators have released images of the second car in an attempt to identify it.
They have also released images of a man who was seen near a jewellery store on Toorak Road on 14 July who they believe may be able to assist with their investigation.
Detectives also wish to speak to anyone who may have recently sold a blue Mitsubishi Verada, 1999-2000 model, on Gumtree or eBay.
27 March 2015 – Armed Robbery – Jewellery Store – Nambour
Published March 27, 2015 | Police are investigating an armed robbery at a jewellery store in Nambour yesterday.
Around 3.30pm a man entered the Lowe Street business allegedly armed with a hammer and stole a number of items. He fled the shop in a white 1992 Subaru Liberty sedan, Qld registration 595SBS.
Police believe there was a second man waiting in the vehicle which was reported as stolen earlier that day from a Palmview location.
No one was injured as a result of the incident.
11 March 2015 – Armed Robbery – Jewellery Store – Hurstville
Published March 12, 2015 | Police investigating the theft of $100,000 worth of jewellery in Sydney’s south yesterday have released CCTV images.
About 3.30pm yesterday (Tuesday 10 March 2015), the owner of a wholesale jewellery company arrived at a shopping centre in Hurstville.
The 55-year-old man parked his car and took out a large suitcase containing jewellery items with a wholesale value of approximately $100,000.
These items included rings, pendants, bracelets and necklaces imported from Italy.
After meeting with a client, the man returned to the car park with the bag.
The man has told police a woman followed him from the shops into the car park. He also noticed a grey or silver-coloured Mitsubishi Magna double-parked on the same level as his own vehicle.
As the man walked towards his car, he heard yelling behind him. He turned and saw two men running towards him.
Police have been told one of the men struck his left arm with a closed fist, causing a small cut.
The 55-year-old dropped the bag, at which point the other men grabbed it and ran towards the Magna. They threw the bag into the vehicle and left the car park.
Both are described as being of Asian appearance, aged 25 to 30 years, and about 170cm tall.
Police from St George Local Area Command are investigating the incident and have released CCTV images. One image is of a woman who police believe can assist with their investigation. The other image is of a vehicle of interest.
The woman in the image is described as having olive skin with loosely-tied dark brown hair. She is shown wearing a black t-shirt, blue denim jeans, and a distinctive blue scarf.
The vehicle is described as a silver Mitsubishi Magna.
11 March 2015 – Armed Robbery – Jewellery Store – Dubbo
Published March 12, 2015 | Police are investigating the robbery of a jewellery store in Dubbo this morning, where approximately $30,000 worth of jewellery was stolen.
About 1.20am (Wednesday 11 March 2015), officers attached to Orana Local Area Command were called to a shopping centre on Windsor Parade, after security guards noticed a smashed glass door.
On arrival, police located another smashed window at a jewellery store in the northern side of the complex.
Further investigations revealed approximately $30,000 worth of jewellery had been taken from the store.
A crime scene was established and as police continue their investigations, they would like to speak to a man who may be able to assist them.
He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 180cm tall, and of slim build.
Police also believe a vehicle, not linked to the incident, was driving around the area at the time of the incident.
17 October 2014 – Armed Robbery – Jewellery Store – Civic
Published October 31, 2014 | ACT Policing is investigating the theft of two watches from a jewellery store located in the Canberra Centre, Civic, yesterday (October 16).
Around 2.10 pm, a man entered the jewellery store where he requested to be shown the watches by a shop assistant. Shortly after he grabbed the watches and ran off.
The offender is described as of Asian appearance in his mid-30’s, slim build and approximately 168cm-173cm (5’6”-5’8”). He was wearing blue pants, a tweed style jacket, white hat and sunglasses.
Reports suggest he may be responsible for a similar type of theft from the Westfield Woden a week ago.
24 September 2014 – Update – Arrest – Armed Robbery – Jewellery Store – Burleigh Heads
Published September 26, 2014 | Police have charged an 18-year-old man with armed robbery in relation to the alleged robbery of a jewellery store at Burleigh Heads on August 21, 2014.
It will be alleged the man entered the store on Classic Way and tried on a gold bracelet before fleeing the shop on foot with the bracelet.
It will be further alleged a shop assistant chased the man to a vehicle waiting nearby, being driven by a second man and whilst driving away, the sedan struck the woman.
The 18-year-old Tweed Heads West man was charged with one count each of armed robbery and unlawful use of a motor vehicle and is due to appear in the Southport Magistrates Court today.
Investigations into the robbery continue.
8 August 2014 – Armed Robberies – Jewellery Store – Lakemba
Published August 8, 2014 | Police have released CCTV footage as they renew their appeals for information over two armed robberies in Lakemba.
About 10am on Friday 30 August 2013, two men armed with knives attended a jewellery shop on Haldon Street and threatened the attendants.
The pair later fled the scene with a number of valuables and no one was injured during the incident.
Officers attached to Campsie Local Area Command were contacted and launched an investigation.
Two men wearing white plastic masks entered a second jewellery store about 11am on Wednesday the 16 April 2014.
One of the men was armed with a knife and the other armed with a hammer. The pair fled the location with a display stand with numerous items attached and they were last seen running south along Haldon Street.
Campsie police responded to an alarm activation at the store and a crime scene was established a short time later, which was examined by detectives and specialist officers from the Forensic Armed Robbery Unit.
Investigators arrested a 15-year-old girl, who police will allege in court had assisted the males in gaining access to the premises.
She has been charged with robbery armed with an offensive weapon and was granted bail to appear at a children’s court on 27 August 2014.
About 6pm the same day, an 18-year-old man was arrested and taken to Campsie Police Station.
During a subsequent search, police located jewellery in the man’s shoe. He was later charged with robbery with offensive weapon and refused bail to appear before Burwood Local Court on 18 August 2014.
Police are continuing their investigations into both robberies, which they believe may be linked, and have now released CCTV footage of two men, who they believe may be able to assist with inquiries.
The first man is described as being of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern appearance, 170 -180cm tall, between 18 and 25-years-old and with a skinny build.
He is shown in the images wearing a black hooded jumper with ‘Luxury’ written on the front in yellow, black track pants and a black balaclava.
The second man is also described as being of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern appearance, 165 – 170cm tall with a solid build.
He is shown wearing a black hooded jumper, black tracksuit pants and a black balaclava.
2 May 2014 – Charges Laid – Armed Robbery – Jewellery Store – Lakemba
Published May 9, 2014 | A teenager has been charged with the armed robbery of a jewellery store in Lakemba last month.
About 11am, Wednesday 16 April 2014, a 15-year-old girl was buzzed into a locked jewellery store on Haldon Street.
She allegedly held the door open, allowing an armed male to enter.
Two armed males then allegedly stole a display rack of jewellery and ran from the store.
The 15-year-old female remained inside the store and police were called.
A crime scene was established. The teen was taken to Campsie Police Station and released pending further inquiries.
That day (16 April 2014), a man was arrested and charged with armed robbery. He was refused bail and appeared in Burwood Local Court on 17 April 2014. He is due to reappear on 16 June 2014.
Following inquiries, about 11am yesterday (Thursday 1 May 2014) a 15-year-old was charged with armed robbery and granted conditional bail to appear in a children’s court on Wednesday 28 May 2014.
25 February 2014 – Robbery – Jewellery Store – Civic
Published February 28, 2014 | ACT Policing is investigating the theft of jewellery earlier today (Tuesday, February 25) from a local jewellery store in Civic.
Just before 2pm a man has entered the Arnold and Co store within the Canberra Centre, smashing a jewellery cabinet and making off with a number of items.
Members of the public gave chase however lost the man within the centre.
The offender is described as Caucasian, with a slim build and approximately 165cm-170cm (5’5”-5’7”) tall. He was wearing a white T-shirt, light coloured cargo pants and a round, white cotton sun hat. He has a tattoo on the right side of his neck.
No weapon was sighted nor was any staff threatened.
6 December 2013 – Armed Robbery – Jewellery Store – Civic
Published December 13, 2013 | ACT Policing has arrested a 42-year-old Ainslie man after a burglary occurred at a jewellery store in Civic last Saturday night (November 30).
The burglary occurred around 10pm at a jewellery store on Mort Street, Civic where a substantial amount of jewellery was stolen.
During the burglary a man wearing distinctive clothing was captured on security CCTV removing jewellery from a display cabinet.
Around 12.30pm yesterday (December 5), police were conducting patrols around Petrie Plaza when they saw a man who physically resembled the offender in the CCTV footage from the burglary.
The man was also wearing clothing, including a blue backpack which was similar to the offender in the CCTV footage.
Around 5.30pm yesterday, officers from ACT Policing Criminal Investigations executed a search warrant at an Ainslie house.
During the warrant, police located and seized further clothing which was worn by the offender during the burglary.
The man was arrested and conveyed to the ACT Watch House where he has been charged with burglary and theft.
He is expected to face the ACT Magistrates court today and bail will be opposed.
