2 March 2017 – Armed Robbery – Bottle Shop – Coorparoo
Published March 3, 2017 | 
Detectives are investigating the armed robbery of a bottle shop in Coorparoo overnight.
At around 8pm a man entered the business on Old Cleveland Road saying he was armed and demanded cash and cigarettes from a staff member.
The staff member complied with the man’s demands before the man fled the scene on foot.
No one was physically injured during the incident.
The man (pictured) is described as Caucasian in appearance, aged in his early 20s, of a slim build with short dark hair was last seen wearing a fluorescent yellow long-sleeve work shirt, shorts and a dark baseball cap.
10 February 2017 – Armed Robbery – Bottle Shop – Loganlea
Published February 17, 2017 | A man has been charged following an alleged armed robbery that occurred in Loganlea this afternoon.
Officers were called to a bottle shop on Haig Road shortly after 5.40pm after receiving reports that the store had been robbed.
It is alleged that a man entered the store and picked up a carton of alcohol and approached the attendant at the counter.
It will be further alleged that the man then revealed what is believed to be a knife to the attendant and then fled the store with the alcohol.
A man was located a short distance away by police and was taken into custody.
A 17-year-old Loganlea man has been charged with one count of armed robbery and is due to appear in the Beenleigh Magistrates Court on February 13.
10 February 2017 – Armed Robbery – Bottle Shop – Spring Hill
Published February 17, 2017 | Police have released images of a man who may be able to assist with their investigation into an armed robbery in Spring Hill yesterday afternoon.
Initial information suggests at around 4.30pm, a man entered a bottle shop and asked the attendant for a case of alcohol.
When the attendant returned, the man then produced a hammer and fled the scene with the case of alcohol
No one was physically injured as a result of the robbery.
The man (pictured) is described as being Caucasian, approximately 180cms tall, between 30-40 years old, of a slim build with sandy short hair and a distinct tattoo on his left hand and right shoulder.
9 February 2017 – Armed Robbery – Bottle Shop – Rangeville
Published February 10, 2017 | Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred last night in Rangeville.
Just after 7pm, a man entered a bottle shop on High Street and produced what appeared to be a firearm.
He made demands for cash, and when the male attendant complied, he fled the scene with a sum of cash and was last seen heading towards Miebusch Street.
No one was injured as a result of the robbery.
Police are seeking a man described as Caucasian in appearance, in his mid-20s, around 188cms tall with a proportionate build.
He was last seen wearing a black balaclava, white hooded jumper, dark long pants and a black back pack.
Police are exploring the option that the offender may have had a vehicle parked in a nearby street.
Anyone who may have seen a man matching this description or anyone with any information which may assist police with their investigation is urged to contact police.
9 February 2017 – Arrest – Multiple Armed Robberies – Service Stations/Fast Food/Liquor Stores – Melbourne Suburbs
Published February 10, 2017 | Eastern Region Crime Squad detectives have arrested a male in relation to multiple crimes in across Melbourne suburbs spanning the last two months.
The incidents include:
– Attempted armed robbery in Ashwood on 12 December 2016.
-Theft of a motor vehicle from Melbourne on 12 December 2016.
– Two armed robberies at service stations in Burwood and Mount Waverley, 12 December, 2016.
– Armed robbery at fast food outlets in Mount Waverley, Laverton North and Elsternwick on 12 December.
– A robbery on a liquor outlet in Hampton Park on 22 December.
– Theft of a motor vehicle from a home in Sandhurst on 5 February.
– Attempted armed robbery at a service station in Kew East on 7 February.
– Two armed robberies at service stations in Mount Waverley and Chadstone on 7 February.
– Two armed robberies at fast food outlets in Altona Meadows and Chelsea Heights on 8 February.
The 18-year-old Hampton Park man will be presented before the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 9 February.
28 January 2017 – Armed Robbery – Bottle Shop – Albion
Published February 3, 2017 | Police are investigating following an armed robbery at an Albion bottle shop late yesterday evening.
Around 10.30pm, two males entered the Sandgate Road business and one of the males approached a staff member at the counter.
The man produced a knife and made demands for money, after which both men left the business a short time later with a sum of cash.
No one was physically injured as a result of the incident.
Vision of the robbery can be viewed from the link below. Investigations are ongoing.
3 February 2017 – Armed Robbery – Liquor Store – Chester Hill
Published February 3, 2017 | Police are appealing for information following the armed hold up of a liquor store at Chester Hill yesterday.
Police were told about 6.30pm (Thursday 2 February 2017), a man entered the store situated in a shopping centre on Leicester Street and stole two bottles of beer.
An employee confronted the man outside the store. The man produced a small axe from a bag and threatened the employee before leaving the scene.
Officers from Bankstown Local Area Command were notified of the incident and began investigations.
Police would like to speak with a man who may be able to assist with inquiries.
He is described as being of African appearance, 25-30 years old, and 182cm tall.
The man was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, black shorts, white socks, black shoes, white hat, and had a white “bum bag” around his waist and was also carrying a large dark-coloured duffle bag.
27 December 2016 – Arrest – Armed Robbery – Delivery Driver – Bottle Shop – Gatton
Published January 9, 2017 | Police have laid charges in relation to the armed robbery of a delivery driver outside a Gatton bottle shop this morning.
It will be alleged that around 4.45am, a male truck driver opened the door to his truck which was parked on William Street when was approached by two men armed with knives.
The men allegedly demanded the driver open the back of the truck, however he managed to close his door and locked himself inside the truck’s cab and call Triple Zero.
The pair ran off empty-handed.
Gatton Police conducted patrols and with the help of the Dog Squad, attended a Hood Street address and located three men.
A 19-year-old Ipswich West man has been charged with one count each of attempted robbery, possessing anything used in the commission of crime, possess pipes and obstruct police.
A 24-year-old Lowood man has been charged with attempted robbery, assault police and obstruct police.
The pair are due to appear in Toowoomba Magistrates Court tomorrow.
A 19-year-old Gatton man also located at the address has been charged with one count each of obstruct police, possess pipes and possessing anything for use in the commission of a crime.
He is due to appear in the Gatton Magistrates Court on January 23.
4 January 2017 – Update – CCTV Released – Armed Robbery – Bottle Shop – East Keilor
Published January 9, 2017 | Police are investigating after an armed robbery at a bottle shop in East Keilor last month.
Investigators have been told a man entered the store on Centreway just after 7pm on 15 December armed with a machete.
He then demanded cash and cigarettes from the male attendant, however no money was handed over.
The offender, believed to be in his 20s, fled the scene with one stolen packet of cigarettes and was last seen running south on Wingara Road.
No one was injured during the incident.
Detectives from Fawkner Embona are investigating and have released images and CCTV of a man they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.
The man, who was wearing a black balaclava at the time of the incident, is perceived to be of Caucasian appearance with a thin build and short brown hair.
He was wearing dark pants, dark shoes and a distinctive fluorescent orange top during the armed robbery.
18 December 2016 – Armed Robbery – Bottle Shop – Findon
Published December 20, 2016 | Police are investigating a theft at a Findon bottle shop this evening.
A man entered the BWS bottle shop on Grange Road, Findon about 5.40pm on Sunday 18 December and went to leave the store without paying for a quantity of premixed alcoholic drinks. When staff confronted him, the man demonstrated that he may have a weapon and left the store.
He was last seen in the vicinity of Noblet Street. Police searched the area with the assistance of Police Dog Ink but were unable to find the suspect.
No one was injured during the incident.
The suspect is described as a man of Caucasian appearance, wearing all dark clothing and a bucket hat.
