27 May 2018 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Gateshead
Published June 1, 2018 | 
A man will face court today after an attempted robbery at a Gateshead service station yesterday
About 4:55pm (Saturday 26 May 2018), a man entered a service station on the Pacific Highway at Gateshead. It will be alleged he threatened staff with a knife and demanded money.
The employee sought safety in a back room of the building and the man ran from the store.
There were no reports of injuries.
Police from Lake Macquarie Police District began a search for the man He was located at an address in Windale.
He was arrested and taken to Belmont Police Station.
The 20-year-old Gateshead man was charged with robbery armed with offensive weapon and breach of bail.
He was refused bail and will appear in Newcastle Bail Court today (Sunday 27 May 2018).
14 May 2018 – Charges Laid – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Logan Central
Published May 17, 2018 | A man has been charged following an alleged robbery that occurred in Logan Central overnight.
Officers were called to a service station on Wembley Road shortly after 11.30pm following reports that a man had robbed the store.
It will be alleged that a man entered the business and produced a screw driver before making threats to the attendant.
Police will further allege that the man then damaged a glass door before fleeing the scene with a quantity of food including chocolates, lollies and pies.
A man was taken into custody by police a short time later.
A 22-year-old Waterford West man has been charged with one count of armed robbery and two counts of wilful damage.
He is due to appear in the Beenleigh Magistrates Court today.
13 May 2018 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Casuarina
Published May 17, 2018 | Strike Force Trident members are investigating an armed robbery at a service station in Casuarina earlier today.
It is alleged three people were in the service station when a man with a weapon entered the store on Vanderlin Drive around 4am.
The man allegedly walked behind the service counter, where an attendant was standing and proceeded to remove an amount of money before fleeing the store and running in the direction of Vanderlin Drive towards Leanyer.
No one was injured during the incident.
Police have released an image from CCTV footage and are requesting the assistance of the public in identifying the offender.
The offender is described as being in his 30s, slim build, 175cms tall and described as part Indigenous in appearance. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a blue singlet, long black pants and black shoes with white soles.
12 May 2018 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Prestons
Published May 17, 2018 | Police are investigating following an armed robbery at a service station in Sydney’s south-west this morning.
Just after 4am (Saturday 12 May 2018), officers from Liverpool City Police Area Command were called to Ash Road, Prestons, after a man armed with a firearm entered a service station.
The man, described only as wearing a black jumper and dark-coloured pants, threatened an employee before stealing cash.
No one was injured.
The man was last seen travelling in a red vehicle on Ash Road, towards Kurrajong Road.
Investigators are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.
8 May 2018 – Update – Arrest – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Tarampa
Published May 10, 2018 | Police have charged a man in relation to the armed robbery of a Tarampa service station on Saturday.
It will be alleged that around 5.30pm, a man entered the Lowood Minden Road business, implied he was armed and stole a quantity of money and fuel.
As a result of investigations, police took a 33-year-old man into custody at Moores Pocket this morning.
He has been charged with armed robbery and is due to appear in the Ipswich Magistrates Court tomorrow.
5 May 2018 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Tarampa
Published May 10, 2018 | Police are investigating an armed robbery incident that occurred at Tarampa this afternoon.
At about 5.30pm, a man entered a service station on Lowood Minden Road, stated he was armed with a knife and demanded money.
The male staff member complied and the man left the store with a sum of cash.
No one was injured during the incident.
Investigations are continuing.
10 May 2018 – Update – Arrest – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Cobar
Published May 10, 2018 | A man has been charged after an alleged armed robbery in Cobar earlier this year.
About 4am on Saturday 3 March 2018, police were called to a service station on Marshall Street, Cobar, after reports of an armed robbery.
Police were told two men, one armed with a knife, threatened a female staff member and demanded money, while a third man stole fuel.
The men left the scene, possibly in a red Ford Laser, with an amount of cash and fuel.
Strike Force Kingham was established by officers from the Central North Police District and an investigation into the incident commenced.
Two days later, police located a red Ford Laser on the Kidman Highway, about 50km south of Cobar.
It was seized for forensic examination.
Following extensive inquiries, police arrested a 20-year-old man in Lake Cargelligo, about 9am yesterday (Wednesday 9 May 2018).
The man was charged with armed robbery with offensive weapon.
He was refused bail and will appear at Forbes Local Court today (Thursday 10 May 2018).
As inquiries continue, anyone with information regarding this incident or in relation to the red Ford Laser, is urged to come forward.
3 May 2018 – Arrests – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Miami
Published May 4, 2018 | Police have located and charged two boys in relation to an alleged armed robbery attempt at a service station at Miami yesterday morning.
Around 6.40am it is alleged a man was approached at the Gold Coast Highway service station by a group of boys one of which was armed with a knife. They indicated they wanted his vehicle and the man refused. The boys got back into a silver Subaru Forrester they had arrived in and drove off.
The silver Subaru had been stolen from Lakeview Terrace at Benowa on May 1, 2018.
Police also believe the two boys allegedly stole a white Nissan Navara from Alison Road on April 27, 2018. This vehicle was allegedly involved in a petrol drive off at a service station at Hooker Boulevard at Broadbeach Waters on April 28, 2018.
A 14-year-old boy from Carrara has been charged with attempted armed robbery, two counts of unlawful use of a motor vehicle, two counts of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and one count of unlicensed driving.
A 17-year-old boy from Nerang has been charged with two counts of unlawful use of a motor vehicle and one count each of fraud, possession of a knife in a public place, dangerous operation of a vehicle, attempted armed robbery in company and assault police.
Investigations are ongoing.
2 May 2018 – Arrest – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Upper Coomera
Published May 4, 2018 | Police have charged a 13-year-old boy with armed robbery following an incident at a service station in Upper Coomera yesterday evening.
It will be alleged that just before 6pm, a boy entered the Brygon Creek Drive store demanding cigarettes.
When the attendant refused, the boy allegedly produced a toy gun.
A member of the public grabbed the boy and a struggle ensued where the boy allegedly kicked and smashed a glass window.
No one was injured during the incident.
Police attended the scene and arrested the boy who was charged with one count each of armed robbery and wilful damage.
Investigations are continuing.
27 April 2018 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Parafield Gardens
Published May 4, 2018 | A man is on the run after a service station was robbed overnight at Parafield Gardens.
At around 3.15am on Friday 27 April, police were called to the service station on Martins Road after a man wearing a balaclava approached the night security window and demanded cash.
The suspect was believed to have been carrying a large pole and left on foot with an amount of cash. He is described as being about 177cm tall, slim-medium build and wearing dark clothing.
The console operator was not physically injured.
