12 February 2019 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Woodville North
Published February 15, 2019 | 
Police are investigating a robbery where cash was stolen overnight at Woodville North.
Just before 11.30pm, Monday 11 February, a man entered a service station on Hanson Road and verbally threatened staff before leaving with cash.
The victim was not physically injured.
The suspect was wearing all black and his face was covered with a mask, he was last seen running east. Police Dog Iggy attended but was unable to locate the suspect.
15 February 2019 – Armed Robbery – Service Station- Tooradin
Published February 15, 2019 | Detectives for Casey Crime Investigation Unit are investigating an armed robbery which occurred in Tooradin on Tuesday morning.
Officers have been told a man entered a service station on South Gippsland Highway about 3.15am.
Once inside the premises he went to the fridge, selected a flavoured milk and went to the front counter.
He then asked the attendant for a packet of cigarettes.
The man produced a sawn off shotgun and threatened the attendant.
The attendant was forced to hand over cash and cigarettes before the man fled the store.
The offender is perceived to be Caucasian, in his 30s with a slim build and wearing a ‘Furphy’ beanie, black zip hoodie, a black t-shirt with NXP on the front and jeans.
Detectives have released an image and CCTV of a man they believe may be able to assist with their inquiries.
Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers Victoria on 1800 333 000 or log onto www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
Leading Senior Constable Adam West
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8 February 2019 – Arrest – Armed Robberies – Service Station – Northcote
Published February 15, 2019 | Mill Park Divisional Response Unit detectives have charged a 52-year-old woman following three armed robberies at service stations in Northcote.
It is alleged three different stores in Northcote were robbed between June last year and January this year.
Police arrested a woman on Balgonie Street in Northcote at 3.30pm this afternoon.
A Northcote woman has been charged with four counts of armed robbery and three counts of false imprisonment.
She has been remanded in custody to appear at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Monday.
6 February 2019 – Update – Arrest – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Rockhampton
Published February 8, 2019 | Police have charged a 23-year-old man following investigations into the alleged armed robbery of a service station in Rockhampton on Sunday.
Police will allege at around 12.10 am, a man walked into the Gladstone Road business with what is believed to be a handgun and demanded money and goods.
He allegedly left the address on foot with a sum of cash and was last seen on a street adjacent to the service station.
The Allentown man was charged with one count each of: enter premises with intent to commit indictable offence; common assault; armed robbery; drive unlicensed; supply dangerous drugs; and possessing explosives without authority.
He is due to appear in the Rockhampton Magistrates Court later today.
3 February 2019 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Rockhampton
Published February 8, 2019 | Police are investigating the armed robbery of a service station in Rockhampton early this morning.
Just before midnight, a man walked into the Gladstone Road business with what is believed to be a handgun and demanded money and goods.
He then left the address on foot with a sum of cash and was last seen on a street adjacent to the service station.
The man is described as Caucasian, approximately 175 centimetres tall, aged in his late 20s to early 30s, wearing a black beanie, black t-shirt and black pants.
He appeared to have felt pen markings on his face.
Anyone with information which may assist is asked to contact police.
7 February 2019 – Arrest – Armed Robbery – Fast Food Outlet/Service Station – Dandenong
Published February 8, 2019 | Dandenong Crime Investigation Unit detectives arrested a 22-year-old man after he allegedly robbed two stores in Dandenong over the past 24 hours.
It is alleged the man, armed with a firearm, robbed a fast food outlet on Princes Highway about 9.20pm last night (6 February) and stole a small amount of cash.
The same man armed with a knife, attended a service station on Cheltenham Road about 6.40pm this evening.
He allegedly threatened the attendant and stole a small amount of cash before fleeing the scene.
Police arrested him nearby short time later.
The Dandenong man is currently in custody and expected to be charged with two counts of armed robbery.
2 February 2019 – Armed Robberies – Service Station/Fast Food Outlet – Fairfield/Thomastown
Published February 8, 2019 | Melbourne Embona Taskforce detectives are investigating two linked attempted armed robberies in Fairfield and Thomastown last month.
Three male offenders have smashed the glass doors of a service station on Austin Street in Fairfield about 11.30pm on Sunday 13 January.
The thieves have been spooked and run from the store empty-handed.
About 30 minutes later the same trio has struck again at a Thomastown kebab store on Mahoneys Road.
They have approached the male store member who was preparing the store for busniess the following day.
One of the offenders, wearing a balaclava, has lunged at the victim with a knife several times but luckily hasn’t hit him.
The victim has managed to push the offender from the store and the offenders have all fled.
They have fled in a waiting silver hatchback being driven by a fourth offender.
Detectives have released CCTV footage and images of three males they wish to speak to who may be able to assist with their enquiries.
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.
25 January 2019 – Armed Robbery – Petrol Station – Maryborough
Published January 28, 2019 | A man has been charged following an armed robbery that occurred in Maryborough on January 19.
At 5.15am, police will allege a man armed with an axe entered a petrol station on Ferry Street and made demands for cash.
It will be further alleged the man fled the scene with a sum of cash.
A 24-year-old Maryborough man was arrested and charged with one count each of armed robbery and enter premises with intent and is due to appear in the Maryborough Magistrates Court today.
23 January 2019 – Arrest -Armed Robberies – Supermarket/Service Station – Mackay
Published January 28, 2019 | Detectives from the Mackay have charged a man overnight with a number of robbery offences that have occurred in the Mackay District in the past few months.
The two armed robberies occurred at a supermarket on Bridge Road on December 12 last year and on January 15, 2019.
The attempted armed robbery occurred at a service station on Sydney Street on January 15.
The man has also been charged after a vehicle was stolen from an address on Barber Drive in Eimeo on January 14 which was located burnt out the next day at Blacks Beach.
A 24-year-old man has been charged with two counts of armed robbery and one count each of attempted armed robbery, unlawful use of a motor vehicle and arson.
He is due to appear in the Mackay Magistrates Court today.
