29 June 2018 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Newcastle
Published July 6, 2018 | 
Police are appealing for public assistance following an armed robbery near Newcastle this morning.
Just after 7.30am (Friday 29 June 2018), a man, armed with a knife, entered a service station in Patrick Street, Merewether.
He threatened a staff member before stealing cash and cigarettes and fleeing the store.
No one was injured.
Officers from Newcastle City Police District attended and established a crime scene.
Investigators wish to speak with a man who may be able to assist with their inquiries.
He has been described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 180cm tall, and was last seen wearing a grey hooded jumper and dark-coloured pants.
Anyone with information is urged to come forward.
17 June 2018 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Crestmead
Published June 22, 2018 | Police are investigating an armed robbery which occurred in Crestmead yesterday evening.
At about 10.15pm, three men entered the Bumstead Road service station where one man remained at the front door.
The second man walked to a rear counter and threatened the console worker with a knife while demanding he walk to the cash register with him.
The third man, also armed with a knife, was attempting to open the cash register at the time and demanded the console operator open the till while he removed some cash. The second man demanded goods from the store.
All three men then ran out of the business.
The 24-year-old male attendant was not physically injured during the robbery.
Investigations into the incident are continuing.
18 June 2018 – Arrest – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Moorebank
Published June 22, 2018 | A man will face court today after the alleged armed robbery of a service station at Moorebank overnight.
Just after 11pm (Sunday 17 June 2018), a man entered a service station on Newbridge Road where he became involved in an argument with the console operator about not paying for some items.
The man walked to a display shelf and grabbed a pair of scissors and threatened the attendant before demanding he hand over money.
The attendant was unable to open the till and was again threatened to hand over his wallet and phone.
The man took money from the attendant’s wallet before leaving the store, driving away in a red Ford hatchback.
Officers from Liverpool City Police Area Command attended and established a crime scene.
About 3.30 am today (Monday 18 June 2018), police stopped a man on George Street, Liverpool and arrested him.
He was charged with robbery with an offensive implement (property from two owners) and possess property stolen outside the state.
He was refused bail to appear at Liverpool Local Court today (18 June 2018).
12 June 2018 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Balberra
Published June 15, 2018 | Police are investigating the armed robbery of a Balberra service station tonight.
Around 8:25pm, a man entered the Bruce Highway business, approached a staff member and waved around what may have been a firearm wrapped in a shirt.
He made demands for cash, and the staff member complied.
He then fled the scene with a sum of cash in a vehicle travelling in a southerly direction.
Anyone who may have seen anything suspicious in the area at the time is urged to contact police.
13 June 2018 – Arrest – Armed Robberies – Taxi Driver/Service Station – Salisbury
Published June 15, 2018 | Police have arrested a man over two aggravated robberies that occurred in the northern suburbs earlier this month.
Just after 12.30am on Monday 4 June, police were called to Gawler Street at Salisbury after three men allegedly threatened a taxi driver with a knife before stealing his takings and mobile phone. Thankfully the taxi driver was not physically injured.
About 4.15am on Friday 1 June, a man allegedly armed with a knife entered a service station on Salisbury Highway at Salisbury and threatened staff before stealing cash and running off.
The victim was not injured.
As a result of investigations, police were able to identify the suspect and arrested him at Brahma Lodge on Saturday (9 June). A nearby home was searched where police recovered the taxi driver’s stolen mobile phone.
A 22-year-old Salisbury North man was charged with two counts of aggravated robbery and refused police bail. He appeared in the Elizabeth Magistrates Court on Monday and is expected to appear again in the Adelaide Magistrates Court on 24 August.
14 June 2018 – Appeal – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Yallambie
Published June 15, 2018 | Police are appealing for public assistance following an armed robbery in Yallambie on Monday.
Investigators have been told two males, one of them armed with an axe, entered the Yallambie Street service station about 8.50pm on 11 June.
They confronted a female staff member and a delivery driver that was in the store.
The delivery man was pushed to the ground and his wallet and mobile phone were stolen by the man with the axe.
The other offender went behind the counter and forced the attendant to open the till, he stole a quantity of cash and cigarette lighters before they fled on foot.
The first man is perceived to be Caucasian and was wearing a black long sleeve top and pants, black balaclava and black gloves.
The second man is perceived to be Caucasian and was wearing a dark grey long sleeve jacket, dark coloured pants, grey cap with a green or grey mask and gloves.
No one was physically injured during the incident.
Investigators have released images of the males they wish to speak to in relation to the armed robbery.
8 June 2018 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Chester Hill
Published June 15, 2018 | Police are investigating after a shot was fired during an armed robbery in Sydney’s west this evening.
About 6.30pm (Friday 8 June 2018), police were called to a service station on Boundary Road, Chester Hill, after an unknown man threatened a staff member with a firearm and demanded cash.
A shot was fired during the incident; however, no one was injured.
The man left the area and was last seen heading north on Furndell Street.
He is described as being of Pacific Islander/Maori appearance with a large build.
He was wearing dark-coloured clothing and had his face covered.
Officers from Cumberland Police Area Command attended and conducted a search of the area; however, the man was not located.
A crime scene has been established and an investigation has been launched into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police immediately.
1 June 2018 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Salisbury
Published June 8, 2018 | Police are investigating an aggravated robbery at Salisbury, where a service station attendant was threatened with a knife.
About 4.15am, a man armed with a knife entered the service station on the Salisbury Highway and threatened a female staff member, before stealing cash and running away towards Spains Road.
The victim was not injured.
The suspect is described as being of Caucasian appearance, aged in his late 20s or early 30s, tanned complexion, clean shaven, about 160cm tall, medium build, and was wearing a black hooded jumper with a white logo, light blue tracksuit pants, and black/white shoes.
27 May 2018 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Spring Hill
Published June 1, 2018 | Detectives are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at a Spring Hill service station overnight.
Around 1.30am a man has entered the Barry Parade business and threatened the male staff member with a knife.
The man fled the store with a sum of cash and cigarettes.
The man is described as 175cm tall, brown skin and was last seen walking east on School Street.
The staff member was not physically injured during the incident.
Police are appealing for anyone with dashcam vision or further information to contact police.
1 June 2018 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Salisbury
Published June 1, 2018 | Police are investigating an aggravated robbery at Salisbury, where a service station attendant was threatened with a knife.
About 4.15am, a man armed with a knife entered the service station on the Salisbury Highway and threatened a female staff member, before stealing cash and running away towards Spains Road.
The victim was not injured.
The suspect is described as being of Caucasian appearance, aged in his late 20s or early 30s, tanned complexion, clean shaven, about 160cm tall, medium build, and was wearing a black hooded jumper with a white logo, light blue tracksuit pants, and black/white shoes.
