7 February 2017 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Biggera Waters
Published February 10, 2017 | 
Police are investigating the armed robbery of a service station at Biggera Waters tonight.
Initial information suggests around 7.50pm a man entered the business on Brisbane Road and threatened the console operator with a knife, demanding money.
The staff member complied and the man fled the store with a sum of cash.
He is described as mid-thirties, Caucasian in appearance, solid build and with a slight facial stubble.
The 28-year-old male staff member was not physically injured during the incident.
5 February 2017 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Murrumba Downs
Published February 10, 2017 | A man has been charged following the armed robbery of a service station at Murrumba Downs last night.
It will be alleged around 10.30pm a man entered the Blyth Road business, selected some items for sale and approached the front counter.
The man then allegedly produced a knife and demanded money from the male shop attendant, who refused.
It is further alleged the man left the shop carrying the items which had not been paid for and rode away on a bike.
Police located the man a short time later and took him into custody without incident.
A 23-year-old Kallangur man has been charged with armed robbery and possess tainted property and is due to appear in Pine Rivers Magistrates Court on March 19.
No one was physically injured.
9 February 2017 – Armed Robbery – Petrol Station – Blair Athol
Published February 10, 2017 | Police are investigating an aggravated robbery at Blair Athol early this morning and have released CCTV of the offender.
Just after 3.30am, Thursday 9 February, a man entered the On The Run petrol station on Main North Road, Blair Athol and threatened staff with rocks. He fled with cash, cigarettes and mobile phones.
Thankfully, no-one was physically injured.
The suspect is described as a young man of Aboriginal appearance, aged in his early to mid 20s, 185 cm tall, wearing a blue hooded jumper and jeans.
Patrols searched the area but were unable to located anyone.
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has any information to assist police is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or online at http://crimestopperssa.com.au
09 February 2017 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Cranbourne Park
Published February 10, 2017 | Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding an armed robbery in Cranbourne Park on Saturday 4 February.
Investigators have been told a man attended a service station near the intersection of High and Clarendon streets just before midnight.
The man, believed to be aged between 20 and 30, approached the store attendant and demanded cash from the till.
While making the demands, the man appeared to gesture to an unknown object under his jumper.
The staff member complied and the man left the store with an amount of money.
The man had an olive complexion and was wearing, black shorts, runners and a brown hoodie with a white pattern on the front.
He is believed to have a strong New Zealand accent.
Detectives have released images of a man they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.
9 February 2017 – Arrest – Multiple Armed Robberies – Service Stations/Fast Food/Liquor Stores – Melbourne Suburbs
Published February 10, 2017 | Eastern Region Crime Squad detectives have arrested a male in relation to multiple crimes in across Melbourne suburbs spanning the last two months.
The incidents include:
– Attempted armed robbery in Ashwood on 12 December 2016.
-Theft of a motor vehicle from Melbourne on 12 December 2016.
– Two armed robberies at service stations in Burwood and Mount Waverley, 12 December, 2016.
– Armed robbery at fast food outlets in Mount Waverley, Laverton North and Elsternwick on 12 December.
– A robbery on a liquor outlet in Hampton Park on 22 December.
– Theft of a motor vehicle from a home in Sandhurst on 5 February.
– Attempted armed robbery at a service station in Kew East on 7 February.
– Two armed robberies at service stations in Mount Waverley and Chadstone on 7 February.
– Two armed robberies at fast food outlets in Altona Meadows and Chelsea Heights on 8 February.
The 18-year-old Hampton Park man will be presented before the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 9 February.
29 January 2017 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Windaroo
Published February 3, 2017 | Detectives are investigating following an attempted armed robbery at a service station in Windaroo early this morning.
Just before 4am a man entered the business on Beaudesert-Beenleigh Road carrying a rifle.
The man demanded cash from a 21-year-old male attendant who refused and hid from the armed man.
The armed man then fled the scene.
No one was physically injured during the incident and no property or cash was stolen.
Police conducted patrols of the area but were unable to locate the man.
The man is described as Caucasian in appearance, approximately 170cm tall and of a slim build.
Investigations are ongoing.
25 January 2017 – Update – CCTV Released – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Kingston
Published January 27, 2017 | Police have released images of a man who may be able to assist with their investigations into the armed robbery of a Kingston service station early this morning, January 25.
Around 4.40am, a man (pictured) entered the Jacaranda Avenue business and approached a male behind the counter.
The man produced a hammer and demanded money. The employee complied, handing over a sum of cash.
The man then left the scene on foot with cash.
The man is described as Pacific Islander in appearance, with a solid build, black curly hair, believed to aged between 18 to 20, last seen wearing a blue Adidas jacket, red cap, grey tracksuit pants and white t-shirt.
No one was physically injured during the incident.
Investigations are continuing.
25 January 2017 – Update – CCTV Released – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Bracken Ridge
Published January 27, 2017 | Police investigating the armed robbery of a service station on January 21 have released an image of a man who may be able to assist with inquiries.
The man is described as Caucasian in appearance, of medium height and slim build. He was wearing a black T-shirt, cargo shorts, a black backwards cap and thongs. In particular, he has a half sleeve on his upper left arm.
Initial information suggests just before 5am on January 21, two men entered the store on Telegraph Road armed with short axes.
The two men stole the entire cash register containing a sum of money as well as goods from the service station before fleeing the scene in a stolen red 2005 Audi convertible. The vehicle was stolen from an address in Deagon on January 17 and was located by police in Springfield on January 22.
No one was physically injured as a result of the robbery.
Investigations are continuing.
21 January 2017 – Armed robbery – Service Station – Bracken Ridge
Published January 27, 2017 | Police are investigating the armed robbery of a service station early this morning.
Initial information suggests just before 5am, two men entered the store on Telegraph Road armed with short axes.
The two men stole the entire cash register containing a sum of money as well as goods from the service station before fleeing the scene in a stolen convertible.
No one was physically injured as a result of the robbery.
Investigations are continuing.
24 January 2017 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Moree
Published January 27, 2017 | Police are appealing for information following an armed robbery in Moree overnight.
Police have been told about 9.20pm (Monday 23 January 2017), a 33-year-old woman attended a service station on Frome Street when she was confronted by an unknown man and forcibly removed from her car.
The man has threatened the woman with a claw hammer and taken the keys to her Ford Ranger before driving off south along Frome Street.
Shortly after, about 9.30pm (Monday 23 January 2017), a 22-year-old man and a 73-year-old woman were working at a liquor store on Frome Street, Moree, when an unknown man entered the store armed with a claw hammer.
The man has allegedly threatened the 22-year-old man and taken cash from the location before leaving in the Ford Ranger. He was last seen heading north on Wesley Lane, Moree.
About 9.50pm, the stolen car was located, destroyed by fire, on Broadwater Creek Road.
Officers from Barwon Local Area Command are investigating the incidents and believe them to be related.
Police would like to speak to a man who they believe can assist with their inquiries.
He is described as being Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander in appearance and 185-190cm tall with a thin build. He was last seen wearing a grey hooded jumper and grey track pants.
