4 January 2019 – Update – Arrest – Armed Robbery – Liquor Store – Howrah
Published January 11, 2019 | 
A 20-year-old Clarendon Vale man has been charged in relation to an armed robbery that occurred at the Big Bargain Bottleshop at Howrah on the morning of 29 December.
The firearm used during the robbery was recovered during the investigation.
Enquiries are continuing as to the identity of a second person who was riding a smaller capacity road bike that had light coloured front forks and very little fairings. He was wearing dark clothing and a full-faced helmet.
The two offenders left on the motorcycle travelling in the Rokeby direction. The motorcycle is yet to be located.
Police are particularly interested to hear from members of the public with any observations or footage of any similar motorcycles in the Clarendon Vale, Rokeby, Glebe Hill and Howrah areas around the time of the incident.
20 November 2018 – Arrests – Armed Robberies – Burger Store/Bottle Shop – Bridgeman Downs/Spring Hill
Published November 23, 2018 | Two people have been charged following investigations into two armed robberies in Brisbane overnight, including a burger store in Bridgeman Downs.
At around 8.20pm, it will be alleged a man walked into a burger store on the corner of Becketts Road and Saturn Crescent and threatened two female attendants with a knife, while demanding money.
The staff complied with the demands and the man left with a sum of cash.
It will further be alleged, at around 9.45pm, a man matching a similar description walked into a bottle shop on Leichardt Street, Spring Hill armed with a knife.
The man proceeded to make demands for money from the male attendant who complied, and the man left the address, allegedly with a sum of cash.
At around 3am, a vehicle was intercepted by police at Kedron and three men were taken into custody.
A 20-year-old Wavell Heights man and a 21-year-old Kedron man have both been charged with one count of armed robbery and are due to appear in the Pine Rivers Magistrates Court today.
25 October 2018 – Update – Appeal – CCTV Released – Armed Robbery – Bottle Shop – Nambour
Published October 25, 2018 | Police have released additional CCTV of the armed robbery of a drive through bottle shop in Nambour which occurred Saturday in a bid to identify the man suspected of being involved.
Around 5.30pm on October 13, a man approached the counter of the shop via the Short Street entrance and produced a large knife.
He demanded money and the 28-year-old female attendant complied before the man left the bottle shop on foot towards Short Street, with a sum of cash.
Officers believe the man depicted in the vision may be able to assist with investigations into the incident.
He is described as Caucasian with a pale complexion, clean shaven with dark sideburns.
The man was wearing a black shiny jacket, a black shirt and grey and green patterned long pants.
Anyone who may recognise the man in the vision or have further information is urged to contact police.
15 October 2018 – Armed Robbery – Bottle Shop – Nambour
Published October 18, 2018 | Police investigating the armed robbery of a drive through bottle shop in Nambour on Saturday have released CCTV.
Around 5.30pm on October 13, a man approached the counter of the shop via the Short Street entrance and produced a large knife.
He demanded money and the 28-year-old female attendant complied before the man left the bottle shop on foot towards Short Street, with a sum of cash.
Officers believe the man depicted in the vision may be able to assist with investigations into the incident.
He is described as Caucasian with a pale complexion, clean shaven with dark sideburns.
The man was wearing a black shiny jacket, a black shirt and grey and green patterned long pants.
16 October 2018 – Arrest – Armed Robbery – Bottle Shop – Claremont Hotel
Published October 18, 2018 | A 24-year-old man from Hobart’s northern suburbs will be extradited from Queensland today to face charges in relation to the July armed robbery of the Claremont Hotel Bottle Shop.
His arrest and extradition follows an extensive investigation across two states and he will face the Hobart Magistrates’ Court tomorrow.
The robbery took place just before 7.30 pm on Friday 27 July 2018 when a man, with his face concealed, entered the bottle shop armed with a shortened gun. He demanded money from staff before leaving the bottleshop with cash.
The man was arrested by Queensland Detectives on Sunday night and appeared in the Caboolture District Court today after a joint investigation between Tasmania and Queensland Police.
Detective Inspector Craig Joel said:
“The man was handed over to Glenorchy CIB detectives today and will return to the state tonight.
“This was a brazen crime, with a significant impact on both the staff and the business.
“Staff acted courageously and in accordance with their training.
“Detectives are grateful for the information received from the local northern suburbs community,” he said.
16 October 2018 – Armed Robbery – Bottle Shop – Shortland
Published October 18, 2018 | Police have commenced an investigation following the armed robbery of a bottle shop in Shortland yesterday.
Just after 6pm (Monday 15 October 2018), a 55-year-old woman was working at a bottle shop on Sandgate Road when a motorcycle pulled in.
The rider of the bike entered the store while his pillion passenger stayed with the bike.
A customer left the shop and the rider – still wearing his full-face helmet – removed a shortened double-barrel shotgun from his backpack and threatened the employee while demanding money from the register.
The employee complied with his demands and handed over a sum of cash.
The man left the store and was seen getting onto the back of the motorbike now being ridden by his accomplice.
The alarm was raised and officers from Newcastle City Police District attended and commenced inquiries.
Police have been told the armed man was wearing a black helmet, black jacket with blue jeans and a black backpack.
His accomplice was wearing a multi coloured Motocross style helmet with blue rimmed goggles with grey track pants and a grey hoodie.
Investigators would also like to speak with the customer who left the store just prior to the robbery.
11 October 2018 – Arrests – Armed Robbery – Bottle Shop – Redcliffe
Published October 11, 2018 | Police have charged two people after a bottle shop was allegedly held up with a pair of scissors in Redcliffe last night.
It is alleged at around 8.15pm a man and woman entered the business on Ashmole Road.
The woman then allegedly went behind the counter and threatened the 27-year-old female store attendant with a pair of scissors, demanding money from the till.
The attendant complied and the woman allegedly took a sum of cash while the man removed a number of bottles of alcohol form the shelves.
The pair then fled the scene on foot. No one was injured as a result of the incident.
A short time later police attended a disturbance at an address on nearby Ettie Street where they located two people meeting a similar description to the man and woman along with cash, alcohol and scissors.
Both were arrested and a 32-year-old Caboolture woman and 28-year-old man were charged with armed robbery in company.
They are due to appear in Redcliffe Magistrates Court today.
5 October 2018 – Arrests- Armed Robberies – Coffee Shop/Liquor Store – Caloundra/Aroona
Published October 11, 2018 | Police have charged two men following two alleged armed robberies in the Sunshine Coast.
It will be alleged just before 9pm on September 30, a man entered a coffee shop at Park Place in Caloundra armed with a tomahawk. He threatened a staff member, demanding they handover cash from the till. The employee complied, and the man fled with a sum of cash.
It will be further alleged at 12.20pm on October 1 two men entered a Beerburrum Road liquor outlet at Aroona and threatened a female staff member with a tomahawk demanding cash. The staff member complied, and the men fled the store with a sum of cash.
A 34-year-old Currimundi man has been charged with two counts of armed robbery, and one count each of enter premises, fraud and stealing.
A 28-year-old Moffat Beach man has been charged with one count of armed robbery.
Both men will appear at the Maroochydore Magistrates Court today, October 5.
10 September 2018 – Arrest – Armed Robbery – Liquor Store – Newcastle
Published September 14, 2018 | A man will face court today, charged over an alleged armed robbery in Newcastle overnight.
Just after 5pm (Sunday 9 September 2018), police will allege the man entered a liquor store on Hunter Street, and threatened a male employee with a knife.
The man fled with a bottle of alcohol.
No one was physically injured.
Officers from Newcastle Police District attended and established a crime scene.
Just before 5.30pm, officers arrested a 21-year-old man at a bus stop on King Street.
During a search of his backpack, officers located the bottle of alcohol, a knife, and a stolen credit card.
The man was taken to Newcastle Police Station where he was charged with robbery armed with offensive weapon, steal from person, and carry cutting weapon upon apprehension.
He was refused bail to appear at Newcastle Local Court today (Monday 10 September 2018).
24 August 2018 – Arrests – Armed Robberies – Bottle Shop – Caroline Springs/Sydenham
Published August 31, 2018 | Brimbank Embona detectives have charged two teenagers following two armed robberies in Caroline Springs and Sydenham last night.
A restaurant on Lake Street in Caroline Springs and a bottle shop on Hume Drive in Sydenham were allegedly robbed about 10pm.
A small amount of cash was stolen.
A 16-year-old Sydenham boy has been charged with possess a prohibited weapon, possess firearm and possess ammunition.
He has been bailed to appear at a Children’s Court at a later date.
An 18-year-old Melton South man has been charged with two counts of armed robbery and other theft related offences.
He will appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court at a later date.
The investigation remains ongoing.
