11 August 2017 – Armed Robbery – Bottle Shop – Loganlea
Published August 18, 2017 | 
Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred in Loganlea this afternoon.
Initial information suggests that at 1.30pm, a man entered a bottle shop on Sarah Street when he approached the attendant at the counter.
The man then produced a knife and made demands for cash and when the attendant complied, the man fled the scene on foot and was last seen on Sarah Street.
No one was physically injured as a result of the robbery.
The man is described as being Pacific Islander in appearance, around 178cms tall with a solid build and dark hair.
He was last seen wearing a blue Adidas hooded jumper and had a blue bandana over his face.
Investigations are continuing.
31 July 2017 – Armed Robbery – Liquor Store – Canterbury
Published August 4, 2017 | Police are appealing for information about an armed robbery in Canterbury last night.
About 6.20pm (Sunday 30 July 2017), police were called to a liquor store on Canterbury Road after reports of a robbery.
Police have been told one man entered and threatened a staff member with a handgun, before fleeing with cash towards Howard Street.
No one was injured as a result of the incident.
Police are now searching for a man described as being about 180cm tall with a heavy build. At the time of the incident the man had his face covered and was wearing a maroon coloured hooded jumper, long red pants and black shoes.
Officers from Ashfield Local Area Command launched an investigation and are calling for witnesses to come forward.
24 July 2017 – Armed Robbery – Liquor Store – Coffs Harbour
Published July 28, 2017 | Police are appealing for public assistance following an attempted armed robbery on the state’s North Coast earlier this year.
A man armed with a dagger style knife entered a liquor store on Park Avenue, about 10am on Sunday 5 March 2017, and threatened a staff member.
The armed man fled the scene on foot empty-handed.
No one was injured during the incident.
Officers attached to Coffs/Clarence Local Area Command attended and have commenced investigations.
Following inquiries, police would like to speak to a man depicted in a CCTV image, who may be able to assist police with their investigation. He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, aged in his 20s, approximately between 175cm to 185cm tall, and of solid build.
He is shown in the image wearing a dark coloured hoodie, yellow shorts similar style to board shorts, and black gloves
20 July 2017 – Armed Robbery – Liquor Store – Clayfield
Published July 21, 2017 | Police have charged a teenager following investigations into the alleged armed robbery of a liquor store at Clayfield last night.
Just after 8pm, it will be alleged the teenager entered the store on Junction Road while discharging a fire extinguisher in the direction of the store attendant and a customer.
It will further be alleged he then walked to the store’s cold room and attempted to steal goods.
As he then allegedly attempted to leave the premises staff tackled the man to the ground.
The store attendant and a customer then detained him until police arrived soon after.
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with armed robbery, enter premises with intent to commit indictable offence, unlawful possession of suspected stolen property and interfere with fire apparatus.
He will be dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act.
17 June 2017 – Appeal – Armed Robbery – Liquor Store – Newcombe
Published June 23, 2017 | Geelong Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for information to help identify two men believed to be involved in an armed robbery at Newcomb last night.
Two men carrying firearms entered the Watsons Road liquor store just after 10.30pm.
Both men who had their faces covered were armed with firearms, confronted two male and staff stole a quantity of cash and cigarettes before fleeing the store.
The first offender is described as Caucasian, around 175 cm tall, stocky build and wearing a black long-sleeve hoody top with a blue top underneath, a black vest with a hood, black peaked cap and dark tracksuit pants with two white stripes.
He wore black gloves with a white print on the back of the hands.
The other man is described as Caucasian, around 185 cm tall, thin-build, and wearing a dark long-sleeve jacket with a camouflage-style pattern, black pants, black gloves and white shoes.
Police have released images of a pink and black sports bag that was used in the armed robbery.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
13 June 2017 – Update – CCTV Released – Armed Robbery – Bottle Shop – Lutana
Published June 16, 2017 | Detectives investigating the armed robbery released an image from CCTV of a person of interest.
While identity of the person may not be possible from the image, police are asking if anyone knows someone who wore the hooded zip top yesterday.
Anyone with information relating to the incident or the garment is asked to contact police on 131 444, Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperstas.com.au
13 June 2017 – Armed Robbery – Bottle Shop – Gelnorchy
Published June 16, 2017 | Glenorchy police are today conducting searches for an offender who threatened a bottleshop employee with a firearm yesterday evening.
Approximately 8:00pm the male offender entered the bottleshop and proceeded to make threats, forcing the employee to extract money from the tills for him.
The offender is described as about 170 cm tall of medium to solid build. He was dressed in black, wearing a black balaclava, hoody and pants (possibly of Adidas brand). His shoes were black with large white soles.
The offender left on foot, crossing the Brooker Highway in front of oncoming cars causing motorists to take evasive action to avoid hitting him.
Police are asking anyone who may have information relating to this incident to contact them on 131 444. If you were driving on the Brooker Highway at the Derwent Park intersection, last night around 8:00pm and you saw the offender or had to take evasive action to avoid hitting him, Police would like to speak to you.
The offender in this matter had a particularly aggressive nature and Police are actively following up any information provided. If you know who the offender is but do not wish to speak with police directly, Police urge you to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestoppers.tas.com.au.
14 June 2017 – Armed Robbery – Bottle Shop – Colyton
Published June 16, 2017 | Police are investigating the armed robbery of a store in Sydney’s west in May 2017.
About 10am on Monday 29 May 2017, a female employee was working behind the counter at a store on the Great Western Highway, Colyton, when she was confronted by a man.
The man stated to the employee that he had a gun, before walking out of the store with a $200 bottle of alcohol. The staff member was un-injured.
Officers from St Mary’s Local Area Command attended and commenced investigations.
Police have obtained images of a man they believe can assist them with their inquiries.
The man is described as Caucasian, 30-40 years old, bald and wearing a black leather jacket, black shirt and black pants.
12 June 2017 – Armed Robbery – Bottle Shop – Blacktown
Published June 16, 2017 | A bottle shop employee has been injured during an armed robbery at Blacktown last night.
Just before 8pm (Sunday 11 June 2017), the 36-year-old shop attendant was working at the store on Reservoir Road, when two masked men entered.
One of the men, who was armed with a kitchen knife, ordered a customer to lie on the ground.
Another man, armed with a cricket bat, took a bottle of vodka and smashed a number of other bottles.
Officers have been told they demanded cash from the employee and, despite the till being handed over, the attendant was hit in the left arm with the bat before the men fled.
Police from Blacktown Local Area Command attended a short time later and secured a crime scene.
The injured employee was assessed by Ambulance Paramedics and has been taken to Blacktown Hospital for further treatment.
The men have only been described as wearing black clothing, with one possibly of Caucasian appearance and the other possibly Middle Eastern/Mediterranean appearance.
7 June 2017 – Armed Robbery – Liquor Store – Cranbourne North
Published June 9, 2017 | Police are investigating a number of armed robberies at a liquor store in Cranbourne North this month.
At 6.20pm on 2 June, two offenders entered the William Thwaites Boulevard store and produced a knife and demanded cash while the second offender stole alcohol from the fridge.
The offenders fled on foot along Lindon Tree Way.
No one was injured in the incident.
At 9.00pm on 6 June three offenders entered the store armed with a knife and an altercation has occurred with one victim receiving injuries to his upper body.
The offenders took cash and alcohol before leaving on foot.
A 29-year-old man was taken to hospital in a stable condition with injuries to his upper body. Two other victims also received minor injuries as a result of the affray.
The offenders were wearing all black with black hoodies and had covered their faces.
Police are investigating whether the two incidents are linked.
