30 September 2012 – Armed Robbery – BP Service Station – Pooraka
Published October 5, 2012 | 
Police are investigating an aggravated robbery that occurred early this morning at Pooraka.
At about 1am, two men armed with a screwdriver and knife entered the BP service station on Bridge Road and demanded money.
They left the store with an amount of cash and cigarettes and fled the scene in a red BMW sedan, with South Australian registration of AA963V.
One of the suspects was wearing an orange shirt, a black hooded jumper and jeans.
The second suspect was wearing a white jacket, with a dark blue hooded jumper underneath and dark-coloured pants. Both men had their faces covered.
The shop attendant suffered minor injuries during the incident.
3 October 2012 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Rosewood
Published October 5, 2012 | Police are investigating an attempted armed robbery that occurred at a service station in Rosewood.
Initial information suggests that at around 5 this afternoon, a man has entered the business on John Street and produced an object that was under a towel.
He has demanded cash from the attendant, but has then left without any cash or property.
He was last seen in an older model, faded yellow hatch back driving towards the round about on John Street.
The man is described as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander in appearance, around 160cms tall and of a proportionate build.
He was last seen wearing a black beanie, a black long sleeved t-shirt, and dark track suit pants.
Police investigations are continuing.
3 October 2012 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – North Ipswich
Published October 5, 2012 | Police are investigating the armed robbery of a service station at North Ipswich this morning.
Around 4am a man entered the Downs Street business and threatened the attendant with a knife, demanding cash and goods.
The attendant complied and the man ran off towards Lawrence Street with a sum of money.
No on was physically injured during the incident.
Investigations are continuing.
30 September 2012 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Waterford West
Published October 5, 2012 | 
Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at a Waterford West service station this morning.
Around 2.10am, a man has approached the locked doors of the Chambers Flat Road business and raised the attention of the store attendant.
The attendant opened the doors, and as the offender entered the store he has pulled a black shirt over his face, produced a handgun and made demands for cash and cigarettes.
The attendant has complied and placed a sum of cash and cigarettes into a white shopping bag.
The man fled the store on foot and was last seen heading towards Mark Lane.
No one was physically injured as a result of the robbery.
The man is described as being Caucasian in appearance, around 180cms tall with a proportionate build and blonde hair.
Police investigations are continuing
28 September 2012 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Smithfield
Published September 28, 2012 | Police are investigating an aggravated robbery at a BP Service Station in Smithfield overnight. At about 12.15am, two men, both armed with knives entered the Main North Road station, threatened staff and demanded cash and cigarettes.
The men fled with an amount of money and packets of cigarettes and were seen getting into a car – possibly a silver BMW.
No one was physically injured.
One of the suspects is described as a man of Caucasian appearance, approximately 183cm tall, wearing a light blue hooded jumper and a blue bandana.
The second suspect had tanned skin, wearing a black hooded jumper with white writing on the front, sunglasses and had something covering his mouth.
28 September 2012 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Redbank Plains
Published September 28, 2012 | Police have charged a 23-year-old man after the armed robbery of a Redbank Plains service station last night.
It will be alleged that around 10.15pm, a man entered the business on the corner of Henty Drive and Kruger Parade and threatened a staff member.
It will be further alleged that he fled the scene with a sum of cash in a vehicle.
He was located by police a short time later and taken into custody.
No one was physically injured during the incident.
He has been charged with one count of armed robbery and is due to appear in the Ipswich Magistrates Court today.
27 September 2012 – Update – Armed Robbery – CCTV Released – Service Station – Horsely Park
Published September 28, 2012 | Police have released CCTV images and are appealing for information following an armed robbery of a service station at Horsley Park.
About 2.40am on Friday 21 September 2012, a 26-year-old man was working in the business on The Horsley Drive when two males entered, one armed with a gun.
The employee was struck to the face and ordered to hand over money.
He complied before the men fled on foot. They were last seen heading west toward the M7.
Police were alerted and a crime scene was established.
Officers attached to Fairfield Local Area Command and the Dog Unit canvassed the surrounding area, but the offenders were not located.
The shop attendant was treated by paramedics at the scene before being taken to Liverpool Hospital. He was later released suffering bruising and concussion.
Police have released images of two men who they believe may be able to assist with the investigation.
The first man is depicted wearing a black hooded jacket featuring a white motif and text.
The second man is depicted wearing a black jumper with white writing.
26 September 2012 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Newcastle
Published September 28, 2012 | Police are appealing for public assistance following the attempted armed robbery of a service station in Newcastle.
About 7.30pm today (Tuesday 25 September 2012), a man entered the service station on Sandgate Road, Shortland, and threatened a male attendant with a knife.
After the attendant refused, the man fled the store empty-handed.
He was last seen riding a pushbike along Sandgate road.
Police were alerted and officers from Newcastle City Local Area Command attended and began an investigation.
They’re appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident, or who may have seen the male involved, to come forward.
He’s described as being of medium build and was wearing a grey hooded top and grey tracksuit pants.
Anyone with information should contact Newcastle Police or Crime Stoppers.
24 September 2012 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Horsely Park
Published September 28, 2012 | Police are investigating the armed robbery of a service station at Horsley Park.
About 2.40am on Friday (21 September 2012), a 26-year-old man was working in the business on The Horsley Drive when two males entered, one armed with a gun.
The employee was struck to the face and ordered to hand over money.
He complied before the men fled on foot. They were last seen heading west toward the M7 motorway.
Police were alerted and a crime scene was established.
Officers attached to Fairfield Local Area Command and the Dog Unit canvassed the surrounding area, but the pair were not located.
The shop attendant was treated by paramedics at the scene for concussion before being taken to Liverpool Hospital for observation.
Police are now looking for two males who may be able to assist with their inquiries.
At the time of the incident, the first was wearing a black hooded jacket featuring a white motif and text. He was also carrying a hand gun.
The second was wearing a black hooded jacket.
17 September 2012 – Update – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Welland
Published September 24, 2012 | Last Friday, 14 September, a man dressed in a hooded jacket, entered a Welland service station and allegedly demanded cash and cigarettes threatening staff with a sawn off rifle.
He left with an amount of cash and cigarettes.
The console operator was not injured.
On Saturday Detectives from Western Adelaide CIB arrested an 18-year-old man from Hindmarsh in relation to this matter.
He has been charged with aggravated robbery and firearm offences.
His bail was refused and he will attend the Port Adelaide Magistrates Court later this morning.
