15 October 2012 – Armed Robbery – BP Service Station – Pooraka
Published October 15, 2012 | 
Police are investigating an aggravated robbery at BP Pooraka overnight.
At about 10.40pm, a man armed with a screwdriver entered the service station on Bridge Road and stole cigarettes. The console operator was not injured during the robbery.
The suspect is described as a man of Aboriginal appearance, wearing shorts, a T-shirt and a cap and was last seen on foot heading towards Carr Street.
13 October 2012 – Armed Robbery – BP Service Station – Kilburn
Published October 15, 2012 | Police are investigating an aggravated robbery at the BP service station on Churchill Road, Kilburn overnight.
Just after 1am, a man allegedly armed with a knife threatened staff and stole cash from the till.
He fled on foot and was last seen on Northcote Street.
The offender is described as Aboriginal and wearing a black hooded jumper, a royal blue beanie with green and white stripes, light coloured tracksuit pants, white sneakers and a white towel over his face.
13 October 2012 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Marsden
Published October 15, 2012 | Police are investigating the armed robbery of a Marsden service station early this morning.
Around 12.10am a man entered the Chambers Flat Road business and threatened the console operator with a knife, demanding money.
The attendant complied, and the man fled on foot with a sum of cash and tobacco.
No one was physically injured during the incident.
Investigations are continuing.
9 October 2012 – Armed Robberies – Restaurant/Service Station – Runaway Bay
Published October 15, 2012 | Police have charged a man in relation to two attempted armed robbery incidents at Runway Bay overnight.
It will be alleged that at around 9.50pm a man entered a fast food outlet on Lae Drive at Runaway Bay and assaulted a male staff member while making demands for money. The employee freed himself from the offender’s grip at which time the offender allegedly claimed to be armed with a firearm and made further demands for money. No money was handed over and the offender eventually left the premises.
The offender went to a service station next door and attempted to obtain cigarettes from the console operator. The console operator refused and the offender again allegedly made threats about having access to a firearm. The offender attempted to jump the counter but was stopped by the security wire. He then left the premises.
Police located a man a short time later nearby.
No one was injured during either incident.
A 38-year-old Southport man has been charged with one count each of attempted armed robbery, demand property with menace and deprivation of liberty.
He is expected to face Southport Magistrates Court this morning.
8 October 2012 – Update – Charges Laid – Armed Robberies – Various Service Stations – SE QLD
Published October 15, 2012 | Oxley police have charged four men in relation to a number of linked armed robbery and other offences that occurred in South East Queensland over the past year.
The first armed robbery occurred on June 6, 2011 at a bank on the intersection of Kerry and Beaudesert Roads, Acacia Ridge.
The second armed robbery occurred on July 31, 2011 at a service station on Robertson Road, Eastern Heights.
The third armed robbery occurred on August 11, 2012 at a service station on Beenleigh Redland Bay Road, Cornubia.
As a result of investigations, Operation Juliet Perspective was launched and police executed two search warrants this afternoon at a property on Zachary Street, Eagleby and Parinari Street, Algester.
A 34-year-old Algester man has been charged with two counts each of armed robbery with violence, deprivation of liberty, stealing, producing dangerous drugs, unlawful use of a motor vehicle, two charges under the weapons act and with one count each of common assault, wilful damage, stealing as a servant and possession drug.
A 51-year-old Eagleby man has been charged with two counts each of stealing and producing dangerous drugs, and one count each of armed robbery with violence, deprivation of liberty, wilful damage, common assault, unlawful use of a motor vehicle, possession of dangerous drugs and fraud.
A 26-year-old Algester man has been charged with four counts of possession of a dangerous drug, two counts each of armed robbery with violence, deprivation of liberty, stealing and one count each of common assault, wilful damage, unlawful use of a motor vehicle and possession of a dangerous drug.
An 18-year-old Kingston man has been charged with one count each of stealing and unlawful use of a motor vehicle.
All men are due to appear in Richlands Magistrates Court tomorrow.
Police investigations are continuing.
8 October 2012 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Oxenford
Published October 15, 2012 | Police have charged a man with multiple offences following the armed robbery of an Oxenford service station yesterday afternoon.
Around 3.55pm, a man has entered an Old Pacific Highway service station and approached the counter, stating he had a knife.
He made demands for money, and the attendant has handed over a sum of cash.
He then left the business in a vehicle.
Police will allege they located the man and the vehicles a short time later on Tamborine Oxenford Road, and have taken him into custody.
Police will further allege they found two firearms, ammunition and knives in the vehicle.
Police have also charged the man following an armed robbery on October 6 in Ormeau.
A 22- year-old Kingston man has been charged with two counts of armed robbery, one count each of possession of a firearm, possession of ammunition, unlawful use of a motor vehicle, possession of tainted property and driving whilst disqualified.
He is due to appear in the Southport Magistrates Court on October 8.
October 6, 2012 – Update – Photos Released – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Ormeau
Published October 15, 2012 | Police investigating the armed robbery of an Ormeau service station are seeking public assistance to help identify a man depicted in CCTV images.
Around 4.30am the Peachey Rd business was robbed by a man who claimed to be armed.
He obtained an amount of cash and stole an item from a shelf before leaving the store.
The man is described as being of African appearance and of slim build. He was wearing sunglasses, a black hooded jumper with a white pattern, black pants and white shoes.
The console operator was not physically injured during the robbery.
6 October 2012 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Ormeau
Published October 15, 2012 | Police are investigating the armed robbery of an Ormeau service station early this morning.
Around 4.30am a man entered the Peachey Road business and threatened the console operator claiming to be armed.
After obtaining a quantity of cash the man also took an item from the shop before running away.
He is described as being of African appearance and of slim build. He was wearing sunglasses, a black hooded jumper with a white pattern, black pants and white shoes.
The 20-year-old male console operator was not physically injured.
5 October, 2012 – Update – Photo released – Armed Robbery – Petrol Station – Wynnum
Published October 15, 2012 | Police have released and image of a man who may be able to assist with their investigations into an armed robbery at Wynnum September 18.
Around 10.10pm a man entered a Wynnum Road service station producing what appeared to be a firearm and threatened the male attendant.
After taking a quantity of cash the man left the store and was last seen heading towards Moreton Avenue.
The man is being described as African in appearance, between 175 and 185cms tall, or a slim build and was in his early 20s.
He was last seen wearing a dark coloured coat with a red star in the middle, dark coloured jeans and a pair of dark slip on shoes that had cream coloured soles and laces.
Police are appealing for anyone who has information that could assist their investigations to contact Wynnum District CIB on 3308 8160 or Crime Stoppers.
The attendant was not physically injured during the robbery.
3 October 2012 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Seaton
Published October 5, 2012 | Police are investigating a service station robbery at about 8.30pm at Seaton last night.
Two men, both armed with knives, held up the petrol station on Tapleys Hill Road.
The men stole cash, cigarettes and an iPad before leaving on foot. No one was injured during the robbery.
The men are described as of Caucasian appearance, aged in their early 20s, 180cm tall and were dressed in all black clothing.
