20 February 2019 – Update – Appeal – Armed Robbery – Hotel – Alexandria
Published February 22, 2019 | 
Police have released CCTV of the moment an inner-city hotel was robbed at knifepoint last month.
About 9.10pm on Thursday 31 January 2019, a man who had his face concealed jumped the counter of the Hotel on Botany Road.
The man, who was armed with a knife, threatened a worker and demanded cash.
At the time, there were several other staff and customers present.
The worker opened the cash registers and the armed man fled with cash a short time later.
No one was injured.
As investigations continue, police would like to speak to the man shown in the CCTV.
He is described as being of Maori/Pacific Islander appearance, with a solid build; and is shown wearing a long-sleeved khaki jacket, dark long pants, black shoes, with a yellow jumper partially concealing his face.
Police are appealing for anyone with information, or anyone who may have captured dashcam vision of the man fleeing, to come forward.
19 February 2019 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Wollongong
Published February 22, 2019 | Detectives are appealing for public information following an armed robbery in Wollongong overnight.
Just after 11.10pm (Monday 18 February 2019), three men armed with knives entered a service station on Crown Street, Wollongong.
The trio threatened an employee before stealing cash and fleeing the area.
They were last seen heading toward Woodlawn Avenue.
Officers from Wollongong Police District were contacted and with assistance from the Dog Unit, conducted an extensive search of the area, however the men were not located.
A crime scene was established, and police are appealing for anyone with information, or who may have dashcam footage from the area, to come forward.
The men have been described as wearing a red-hooded jumper, a dark-blue hooded-jumper and a light-blue hooded jumper. All three had their face and hands covered.
Inquiries are continuing.
16 February 2019 – Armed Robbery – ATM – South Tamworth
Published February 22, 2019 | A man has faced court charged over the alleged armed robbery of a man at South Tamworth earlier this week.
About 3.30pm on Tuesday (12 February 2019), a 35-year man had used an ATM at a shopping centre on Robert Street when he was confronted by a man armed with a knife.
It’s alleged the man was threatened and robbed of his cash before the armed man fled.
Officers from Oxley Police District were notified and launched an investigation.
Following inquiries, investigators executed a search warrant at a home on Central Avenue, Tamworth, on Friday (15 February 2019).
An 18-year-old man was located asleep inside and arrested.
He was taken to Tamworth Police Station and charged with robbery while armed with dangerous weapon, and armed with intent commit indictable offence
The Tamworth man appeared in Tamworth Local Court today (Saturday 16 February 2019) and was refused bail to appear at the same court on Monday (18 February 2019).
14 February 2019 – Appeal – CCTV Released – Armed Robbery – ATM
Published February 15, 2019 | Police have released CCTV images of a man following investigations into an armed robbery at an ATM in Tamworth on Tuesday (12 February 2019).
A 35-year-old man was using the ATM at a shopping complex on Robert Street just before 4pm, when he was approached from behind.
A man, described as being Caucasian, 18-25 years-old with a slim build, with short brown hair and a tattoo on his right shoulder and wearing a black “Everlast” singlet, green shorts and black joggers, allegedly threatened the man with a machete and demanded cash.
The man at the ATM complied with the demand before the machete-wielding man left the scene.
Investigators have released CCTV images of a man they believe may be able to assist them with inquiries.
13 February 2019 – Appeal – Armed Robbery – Hotel – Port Macquarie
Published February 15, 2019 | Police are appealing for information following an armed robbery at Port Macquarie overnight.
About 10.40pm (Tuesday 12 February 2019), three men entered a hotel on Hastings River Drive just after it had closed for the day.
The men were reportedly armed with an axe, a tomahawk and a knife, and approached three staff members who were counting the day’s takings.
Staff were threatened before the men left the premises with an amount of cash.
The men are described as being of Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander appearance and were wearing hooded tops with their faces and hands partially covered.
Police from Mid North Coast Police District were notified of the incident.
A crime scene was established and was examined by forensic officers.
7 February 2019 – Armed Robbery – Hotel – Maroubra
Published February 8, 2019 | Police are investigating the armed robbery of a licensed premises in Maroubra last night.
Just before 10pm (Wednesday 6 February 2019), a man armed with a large knife entered the hotel on Anzac Parade, threatened a staff member and demanded money.
He was given an amount of money before fleeing the scene. Nobody was injured.
Officers from Eastern Beaches Police Area Command attended and established a crime scene.
The man has been described as being approximately 188cm tall and with a large build, wearing a dark hoodie, dark pants, a face covering and steel-cap tan boots.
Inquiries continue.
4 January 2019 – Arrest – Armed Robbery – Convenience Store – Darlinghurst
Published February 8, 2019 | Police have charged a man over an alleged attempted armed robbery at Darlinghurst at the weekend.
About 10.05pm on Saturday (2 February 2019), it’s alleged a man entered a convenience store on Oxford Street, Darlinghurst, before threatening the attendant with a knife and demanding cash.
The attendant, a 28-year-old man, was allegedly punched in the face before the man left the store empty-handed.
The injured man was treated at the scene for minor facial injuries, however, he did not require treatment.
Officers from Surry Hills Police Area Command attended and commenced an investigation.
Following inquiries, about 12.30pm today (Monday 4 February 2019), a 28-year-old man was arrested at a supermarket in a shopping centre on Broadway.
He was taken to Redfern Police Station and charged with robbery armed with an offensive weapon (attempted) and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
The Botany man was refused bail to appear at Central Local Court tomorrow (Tuesday 5 February 2019).
30 January 2019 – Armed Robbery – Licensed Premises – Albion Park
Published February 1, 2019 | Police are investigating the armed robbery of a licensed premises in Albion Park Rail.
About 11.30pm (Tuesday 29 January 2019), a man armed with a firearm entered the hotel on the Princes Highway and threatened two staff members.
He was given a large amount of cash before fleeing the scene. Nobody was injured.
Officers from Lake Illawarra Police District attended and established a crime scene.
The man has been described as wearing a green motorcycle helmet, black jacket, white gloves and grey pants. He was carrying a large blue shoulder bag.
Inquiries continue.
28 January 2019 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Mount Druitt
Published February 1, 2019 | A man has been arrested over an alleged armed robbery in Sydney’s west this evening.
Just after 5.20pm (Monday 28 January 2019), police were called to a service station on North Parade, near Carlisle Avenue, Mount Druitt, after reports of an armed robbery.
Police have been told a man entered the service station and threatened the attendant with a knife.
He allegedly stole cash and cigarettes, before leaving on foot.
The attendant was not injured.
Officers from Mt Druitt Police Area Command attended and commenced an investigation.
Following inquiries, about 6.30pm, a 20-year-old man was arrested in a carpark on North Parade.
He has been taken to Riverstone Police Station where he is assisting with inquiries.
Police believed the incident is also linked to a robbery at a jewellery store in a shopping centre on the corner of Carlisle Avenue and Luxford Road earlier in the day.
28 January 2019 – Armed Robbery – Hotel – Parramatta
Published January 28, 2019 | Police are appealing for public assistance after an attempted armed robbery at a hotel in Parramatta this morning.
Shortly after 1.30am (Monday 28 January 2019), two men, believed to be armed with firearms, entered a hotel carpark on Church Street, Parramatta.
The men allegedly threatened a 31-year-old male security guard, before fleeing the scene in a white van empty-handed.
Officers from Parramatta Police Area Command attended and established a crime scene.
As inquiries continue, police are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward.
