10 March 2015 – Armed Robbery – Bottle Shop – Cleveland
Published March 12, 2015 | 
Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred in Cleveland this afternoon.
Around 4.20pm a man entered a bottle shop on Wynyard Street and threatened the attendant with a knife, demanding cash.
The attendant complied and the man fled the store with cash and a quantity of liquor.
He was last seen running along Queen Street.
No-one was physically injured during the incident.
The man is described as being around 170cm tall with a slim build, an olive complexion and dark hair and eyes.
Anyone who may have information that could assist with enquiries is urged to contact police.
6 March 2015 – Update – CCTV Released – Armed Robbery – Bottle Shop – Port Stephens
Published March 12, 2015 | Police investigating the armed robbery of a bottle shop in the Port Stephens area earlier this year have now released CCTV images of the incident.
About 8.45pm on Friday 29 January 2015, a man carrying an axe and wearing a scarf around his face entered the shop, on Cook Parade, Lemon Tree Passage.
A 34-year-old woman was working alone in the shop. The man grabbed her by the arm and dragged her to the office, ordering her to open the safe. The woman complied; however, the safe was empty.
At this time, a second man – armed with a knife, and also with his face covered – appeared in the office.
This man took the woman to the cash register. He demanded she open it and put cash into a bag.
Meanwhile, the other man took tobacco from a drawer and personal items from the woman’s handbag.
Both men then fled on foot in an unknown direction.
The matter was reported to police from Port Stephens Local Area Command who today (Friday 6 March 2015) have released CCTV images of the incident.
24 February 2015 – Armed Robbery – Bottle Shop – Redland Bay
Published March 1, 2015 | Police are searching for a man who attempted to rob a bottle shop with a knife at Redland Bay last night.
Around 6.20pm, a man entered the Broadwater Terrace store before producing a knife and pointing it towards a female employee.
He demanded the attendant walk to the till and hand over cash.
She complied with his demands and was at the counter when a male customer confronted the man. The man then pushed the customer in the chest and he walked away.
The employee then accidentally dropped the cash on the ground. The man then decided to leave and smashed a bottle of wine on the ground while fleeing the scene empty-handed.
No one was physically injured during the incident.
The man is described as being about 175 to 180cm tall with a medium build and was wearing a hooded-jumper, a face mask and sunglasses at the time of the incident.
20 February 2015 – Armed Robbery – Bottle Shop – Wishart
Published March 1, 2015 | Police are investigating following the armed robbery of a Wishart bottle shop this evening.
Around 6.45pm a man armed with a metal bar approached the shop attendant inside the Mt Gravatt Capalaba Road store and demanded cash.
The male shop attendant complied and the man fled the store with a sum of cash.
The man is described as being 30 to 40 years of age, Pacific Islander in appearance, 175cm tall, solid build with dark hair. He was wearing black gloves, a black bandanna with a skull image on the front, a black leather jacket and blue jeans.
No one was physically harmed during the incident.
Investigations are continuing.
23 January 2015 – Armed Robbery – Hilton Hotel – Bottle Shop – Mile End
Published February 1, 2015 | Sturt Police are currently searching the Hilton and Mile End areas following an attempt robbery at the Hilton Hotel.
Just after 11am, a man armed with a syringe threatened staff at the drive-thru bottle shop on South Road. The staff refused and the man ran off empty handed, last seen running west on Darebin Street Mile End.
There were no injuries.
The suspect is described as a Caucasian aged in his early 20’s, thin build, wearing a black t-shirt with a grey motif on the front and a white stripe on both sleeves, blue jeans and goatee. He was also carrying a black and white backpack.
30 January 2015 – Arrest – Armed Robbery – Liquor Store – Hoppers Crossing
Published February 1, 2015 | Detectives have charged a man following an armed robbery at a liquor store in Hoppers Crossing on 1 January.
The 29-year-old Hoppers Crossing man handed himself into police this afternoon and was interviewed.
He appeared before an out of sessions hearing and was charged with two counts of armed robbery.
He has been remanded to appear in Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 31 January.
31 January 2015 – Armed Robbery – Bottle Shop – Lemon Tree Passage
Published February 1, 2015 | Police are investigating after the armed robbery of a bottle shop in Lemon Tree Passage overnight.
About 8.45pm (Friday 29 January 2015), a man carrying an axe and wearing a scarf round his face entered the shop, which is located on Cook Parade.
A 34-year-old woman was working alone in the shop.
She has told police the man grabbed her by the arm and dragged her to the office, ordering her to open the safe.
The woman complied; however, the safe was empty.
At this time, a second man – armed with a knife, and also with his face covered – appeared in the office.
This man took the woman to the cash register. He demanded she open it and put cash into a bag.
Meanwhile, the other man took tobacco from a drawer and personal items from the woman’s handbag.
Both men then fled on foot.
The woman was not injured.
Police from Port Stephens Local Area Command are investigating this incident, and would like to speak with two men who may be able to assist with their inquiries.
They are both described only as being 170 to 180cm tall, with dark-brown eyes, black eyebrows and tanned skin.
5 January 2015 – Armed Robbery – Bottle Shop – Alexandria
Published January 7, 2015 | A man has been charged following an armed robbery in Alexandria yesterday.
About 5.40pm (Sunday 4 January 2015), a man entered a bottle shop on Fountain Street and allegedly tried to steal a bottle of alcohol, when he was approached by security staff and an argument ensued.
The man allegedly produced a replica pistol and threatened staff during the argument.
A customer intervened and, together with the security guard, grabbed the replica pistol from the man and detained him until police arrived.
Police from Redfern Local Area Command responded to the incident where they arrested a 21-year-old Marrickville man.
He was taken by to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital where he was treated for minor injuries, before being taken to Redfern Police Station.
He was charged with robbery armed with an offensive weapon and refused bail to appear at Central Local Court today.
30 December 2014 – Armed Robbery – Bottle Shop – Newington
Published January 7, 2015 | Police from Flemington Local Area Command are investigating the circumstances surrounding a robbery in Newington overnight.
About 10pm (Monday 29 December, 2014) a 30-year-old male employee completed his shift at a bottle shop in Newington and started closing up for the night.
As he was preparing to close, a man armed with a knife approached him and demanded cash from the register.
The armed man, who has been described as Caucasian in appearance, with a thin build, about 180cm tall wearing a navy blue hooded jumper with a another dark jumper over the top, and black tracksuit pants with white Nike running shoes and latex gloves, left the store with an amount of cash.
Police were called and an investigation is now underway.
17 December 2014 – Armed Robbery – Bottleshop – Rochedale
Published December 18, 2014 | Police are investigating the armed robbery of a bottleshop at Rochedale overnight.
Around 7.55pm a man has entered the Underwood Road premises producing a knife and making demands for money from the store employee.
A sum of cash was stolen before the offender fled the scene.
No one was injured during the incident.
