8 January 2019 – Update – Armed Robbery – Hotel – North Melbourne
Published January 11, 2019 | 
Melbourne Embona detectives are investigating an armed robbery in North Melbourne last month.
Investigators have been told a man entered the Flemington Road hotel on 15 December about 9.45pm.
Once inside the foyer of the building, the man approached a female staff member at the counter and made demands for cash.
It is believed the man was in possession of a concealed weapon at the time however he did not produce it during the incident.
No one was injured and the man fled the scene on foot.
The offender is perceived to be Caucasian in appearance, aged 30 to 40-years-old and about 171cm tall with a shaved head.
He was wearing a grey jumper and track pants with white runners and a baseball cap on backwards.
Police have released CCTV and a computer generated image of a man who they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.
10 December 2018 – Armed Robbery -Licenced Premises – Douglas
Published December 14, 2018 | Police are investigating an armed robbery incident that occurred at Douglas (Townsville) this afternoon.
At about 12.50pm, a man entered a licenced premises on Riverside Boulevard and threatened to use a firearm against a staff member whilst demanding money.
The man fled the store a short time later with a sum of cash.
No one was injured during the incident.
Investigations are continuing.
7 December 2018 – Update – Arrest – Armed Robbery – Tavern – Greenbank
Published December 14, 2018 | Police have charged a man over the violent armed robbery of a licensed premises at Greenbank on December 1.
It will be alleged at 3.39am on Saturday, two masked men entered a tavern on Pub Lane, one armed with a hammer and the other with a shotgun.
It is further alleged that the men demanded cash from three employees – a 27-year-old man, a 25-year-old woman and their 26-year-old male supervisor – before one of the men struck the 26-year- supervisor in the head with the hammer.
The 26-year-old sustained a minor head injury and was transported to hospital in a stable condition. The other two employees were uninjured.
The armed men then allegedly fled the address in a vehicle, with a substantial amount of cash.
Around 11.30pm that night (Saturday December 1), police located a 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander at Scott Lane, North Maclean, which had been allegedly stolen from a Harvey Bay residence around 2.50pm on November 29.
At the time, the vehicle was bearing incorrect registration plates, which had allegedly been stolen from a maroon 1998 Ford Falcon at Marsden on June 20.
It will be alleged that outside the vehicle, police located approximately half the cash stolen during the armed-robbery at Greenbank.
Yesterday afternoon, officers arrested a 23-year-old Wondunna man at Acacia Ridge.
Last night, he was charged with one count each of armed robbery, unlawful use of a motor vehicle, assault occasioning bodily harm whilst armed, possessing tainted property and failing to take reasonable care in respect of syringe.
He is scheduled to appear at the Beenleigh Magistrates Court on December 7 (today).
Investigations into the identity and whereabouts of the second man are ongoing.
13 December 2018 – Update – Appeal – CCTV Released – Armed Robbery – Queanbeyan
Published December 14, 2018 | Detectives investigating an armed robbery at a licensed venue in Queanbeyan have released CCTV vision in an appeal for public assistance.
Just before 12.30am on Thursday 15 November 2018, a utility, believed to have been stolen, smashed through a hotel on Crawford Street and a male exited the vehicle, armed with a firearm.
The male fired a shot and threatened staff before stealing cash and fleeing the scene in the utility.
No one was physically injured.
Detectives from the State Crime Command’s Robbery and Serious Crime Squad and Monaro Police District commenced an investigation under Strike Force Corryong.
As their inquiries continue, detectives have released CCTV footage from inside the venue and of a vehicle to appeal for information that may assist investigators.
The vehicle depicted in the vision has been described as a dark grey Mitsubishi Triton utility with ACT numberplates YHP50E.
Robbery and Serious Crime Squad Commander, Detective Superintendent Daniel Doherty, said it was sheer luck that there were no serious injuries in this robbery.
“Investigations into this brazen robbery are continuing to not only arrest those involved but to also prevent harm being inflicted on an innocent member of the public,” Det Supt Doherty said
“Crime can have a lasting impact on a victim; whether it be physical injuries or psychological trauma.
“One of our greatest assets is the community and the information they provide. We are urging anyone who can assist us in identifying those involved, and help to put this thug behind bars, to come forward.”
11 December 2019 – Update – Appeal – CCTV Released – Armed Robbery – Licensed Club – Tuncurry
Published December 11, 2018 | Police will address the media after detectives released CCTV footage as part of an investigation into an armed robbery at a licensed club at Tuncurry earlier this year.
Just after 9pm on Sunday 11 February 2018, three men – armed with a crowbar and a screwdriver – forced their way into a licensed club on Beach Street, Tuncurry.
Two employees, aged 57 and 63, were threatened and tied up using cable ties. The men then raided the poker machines and the office – stealing cash – before fleeing the scene.
Detectives from the Robbery and Serious Crime Squad and Manning/Great Lakes Police District established Strike Force Harlaw to investigate the incident, along with a number of other armed robberies and break-ins across the region.
WHEN: 12.30pm TODAY (Tuesday 11 December 2018)
WHERE: Forster Police Station
Corner of Lake and West streets, Forster
WHO: Superintendent Shane Cribb Commander, Manning/Great Lakes Police District
1 December 2018 – Armed Robbery – Licensed Premises – Greenbank
Published December 7, 2018 | Police investigating the armed robbery of a licensed premises at Greenbank early this morning have released CCTV footage.
At 3.39am, two men entered a tavern on Pub Lane in Greenbank.
The men, one believed to armed with a hammer and the other armed with a shotgun, demanded cash from the 24-year-old male employee.
The armed men then fled the address in a vehicle, with a substantial amount of cash.
No one was physically injured as a result of the robbery.
Both men are similarly described as 180 centimetres tall, medium build, wearing runners, dark coloured track pants and long-sleeved hooded jumpers. Both had Australian accents.
Investigators would particularly like to appeal to anyone who may have dashcam footage of the area around Teviot Road at the time of the robbery, to contact police.
1 December 2018 – Armed Robbery – Licensed Premises – Sunnybank Hills
Published December 7, 2018 | Police are investigating an armed robbery incident that occurred at Sunnybank Hills yesterday evening.
At about 10.30pm, three male persons, one armed with a brick, entered a licenced premise on Gowan Road and approached the service counter.
One of the males asked a staff member to open the cash register which he refused to do.
The three males exited the premises without taking any property and fled the scene.
No one was injured during the incident.
Investigations are continuing.
4 December 2018 – Arrests – Armed Robberies – Licensed Venues – Sebastopol/Ararat
Published December 7, 2018 | Police have arrested two men following a series of armed robberies in Sebastopol and Ararat.
The first incident allegedly occurred on 21 October at a licensed venue on High Street, Ararat about 12.35am.
The second incident occurred at a sporting club on Albert Street on 29 October about 11.50pm.
The third incident occurred at the same licensed venue on High Street, Ararat on 18 November about 10.30pm.
No staff were physically injured during the robberies.
A 31-year-old Melton West man has been charged with two counts of armed robbery relating to incidents on 21 October and 18 November.
He has been remanded to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 12 February.
A 41-year-old Sebastopol man has been charged with two counts of armed robbery relating to the incidents on 29 October and 18 November.
He has been remanded to appear at Ballarat Magistrates’ Court on 21 February.
15 November 2018 – Appeal – Armed Robbery – Licensed Venue – Queanbeyan
Published November 15, 2018 | Police are appealing for information after a gunshot was fired during an armed robbery at Queanbeyan.
About 12.20am this morning (Thursday 15 November 2018), officers from Monaro Police District responded to reports of an armed robbery at a licensed venue on Crawford Street, Queanbeyan.
A gunshot was fired during the robbery however nobody was injured.
A short time later, a grey Mitsubishi Triton utility believed to be involved was found on fire nearby.
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate two men last seen driving on Pialligo Street, Majura in a silver sedan.
There are currently no descriptions for the men however they were last seen wearing black balaclavas.
8 November 2018 – Update – Arrest – Armed Robberies – Hotel/Service Station – Taree
Published November 15, 2018 | A man will face court today charged over a series of alleged armed robberies on the state’s Mid North Coast earlier this year.
Earlier this year, detectives from the State Crime Command’s Robbery and Serious Crime Squad established Strike Force Hoctempore to investigate a series of armed robberies near Taree.
About 10.30pm on Wednesday 9 May 2018, three men, armed with machete, knives, an axe, and a samurai sword, allegedly threatened staff and patrons at a hotel on Lansdowne Road, Cundletown, before stealing cash and mobile phones.
About 4am on Sunday 8 July 2018, a group of men, armed with a machete, a screwdriver and a steel pole, allegedly broke into a service station on The Bucketts Way at Krambach.
The men allegedly assaulted the 27-year-old male employee before stealing cash and a large amount of cigarettes.
Following extensive inquiries, strike force detectives, assisted by Manning-Great Lakes Police District, executed a search warrant at a home in Taree about 7am today (Thursday 8 November 2018).
A 19-year-old man was arrested a short time later at a nearby home.
He was taken to Taree Police Station where he was charged with two counts of robbery armed with offensive weapon, and break and enter steal value <= $60,000.
The man was refused bail to appear at Forster Local Court today.
Investigations under Strike Force Hoctempore continue and further arrests are expected.
