3 December 2016 – Armed Robberies – Service Stations – Heathwood/Forestdale
Published December 9, 2016 | 
Detectives investigating the armed robbery of a service station in Heathwood and an attempted armed robbery in Forestdale this morning believe they are linked.
Initial investigations indicate at around 3.45am two men entered a service station on Johnson Road, Forestdale. Both men have produced knives and threatened the 25-year-old staff member demanding cash and cigarettes.
The men fled empty handed when they were unable to gain access to the console area.
Just before 4am the same two men have entered a service station at Stapylton Road, Heathwood. They produced knives and threatened the 19-year-old employee demanding cash.
They pair stole cash and fled the scene in a dark coloured sedan.
Neither employee was physically injured during the incident.
4 December 2016 – CCTV Released – Armed Robbery – Petrol Station – Angle Park
Published December 9, 2016 | Police have released a CCTV image of a suspect involved in the robbery of an Angle Park service station today.
The alarm was raised about 9.30am on Sunday 4 December after a man allegedly entered the South Road service station and threatened the attendant.
The suspect indicated he had a weapon and stole an amount of cash before running off.
The man is described as being of Caucasian appearance, aged in his mid-thirties with short light brown curly hair. He was wearing a white fur lined hooded top with a white shirt underneath and light blue jeans with sneakers.
The suspect was last seen running on to Angle Road.
If anyone witnessed the incident or saw anyone fitting that description in the area, please call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online at http://crimestopperssa.com.au
3 December 2016 – Armed Robbery – Petrol Station – Noarlunga
Published December 9, 2016 | Police are investigating an aggravated robbery at Noarlunga Centre early this morning.
Just before 3.30am, Saturday 3 December, a man approached the service window of a petrol station on Goldsmith Drive and threatened staff demanding cash.
He left with a small amount of cash, the victim was not physically injured.
Patrols with the assistance of a police dog searched the area but were unable to locate anyone.
The suspect is described as in his late teens – early 20’s about 175cm tall. He was wearing a black hooded top, black bandana over his face and sunglasses.
6 December 2016 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Dandenong North
Published December 9, 2016 | Police have released CCTV and images following an armed robbery in Dandenong North last month.
Investigators have been told a man attended the Stud Road service station just after midnight on 29 November.
The man pressed the buzzer and was let in by staff, once inside he put a balaclava on, produced a large knife and demanded cash from the till.
The staff member complied and the man left the store.
The offender is described as Caucasian, 20-30-years-old and was wearing a black hooded top, grey track pants and black runners.
He was seen nearby getting into a dark coloured car, possibly a Hyundai Getz.
Anyone with any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
7 December 2016 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Armidale
Published December 9, 2016 | Police are appealing to the public for information following an armed robbery in the state’s New England region.
Just after 3am today (Wednesday 7 December 2016), two men armed with weapons similar to a tomahawk and hammer, entered a service station on Queen Elizabeth Drive, Armidale.
The men demanded money and cigarettes from a male staff member before leaving the store along Queen Elizabeth Drive.
No one was injured during the incident.
The staff member activated the alarm and officers attached to New England Local Area Command attended a short time later and established a crime scene.
Police would like to speak to two men who may be able to assist their investigations.
The first man is described as being of medium build, approximately 168cm tall and was last seen wearing a dark hoddie with white cords hanging from the neck and waist and dark pants. He had his face covered.
The second man is described as being of medium build, approximately 167cm tall and was last seen wearing a dark jacket and dark pants. He also had his face covered.
2 December 2016 – Update – Appeal – Armed Robberies – Service Stations – Hunter Region
Published December 9, 2016 | Detectives are appealing for information concerning ongoing investigations into a number of armed robberies at service stations in the Hunter Region earlier this year.
The State Crime Command’s Robbery and Serious Crime Squad established Strike Force Benni earlier this year to investigate armed robberies at service stations in Muswellbrook, Maitland, Raymond Terrace, Heatherbrae and Islington in June and July this year.
Following the attempted armed robbery at a service station on Maitland Street, Muswellbrook, about 10.15pm on Monday 6 June 2016, a group of men were seen near the railway station.
As their inquiries continue, Strike Force detectives have today (Friday 2 December 2016), released images of a male they believe can assist with inquiries.
He is depicted as being of Caucasian appearance, aged in his late teens, with a slim build and dark hair.
This male, or anyone who knows his identity, or has information that may assist detectives, is urged to come forward.
Three men have been previously arrested and charged in connection with Strike Force Benni. Their matters remain before the court.
29 November 2016 – Charges Laid – Armed Robberies – Liquor/Convenience Stores/Service Station – Petrie/Albany Creek/North Lakes/Dakabin
Published December 2, 2016 | Detectives investigating a number of recent armed robberies across Brisbane’s northside have charged an 18-year-old man with a number of offences including three counts of armed robbery, one of attempted armed robbery and one count of dangerous conduct with a weapon.
Police will allege the latest armed robbery occurred around 6pm last night (November 28) when a man armed with a firearm entered a liquor outlet on Bellville Road, Petrie and threatened a female employee.
The man allegedly stole several items from the counter before fleeing in a vehicle. No one was physically injured.
A number of police crews responded with the vehicle being located on Old North Road at Warner around 6.30pm after it was involved in a single vehicle crash.
The male driver was taken into custody without incident. Police will allege they located a loaded firearm and stolen property in the vehicle.
An 18-year-old Kallangur man was charged with one count each of armed robbery, unlawful use of a motor vehicle and possession of a shortened firearm in relation to this incident.
The vehicle is alleged to have been stolen from Griffin on November 21.
The 18-year-old man was also charged in relation to the following robberies:
- 6.45pm on November 27 – Liquor store located on Albany Creek Road at Albany Creek allegedly robbed by a man armed with a firearm. Cash was stolen and no-one was physically injured.
– charged with one count of armed robbery;
- 9.50pm November 25 – cash was allegedly stolen from a convenience store located on College Street, North Lakes by a man armed with a firearm. The male employee was not physically injured.
– charged with one count of armed robbery;
- 12.50am November 25 – service station located on Old Gympie Road, Dakabin. A man allegedly attempted to rob the service station however he fled empty handed after the male attendant refused to unlock the front doors. The man allegedly discharged the firearm into the shop area of the business before fleeing in a vehicle. No one was physically injured.
– charged with one count each of attempted armed robbery using personal violence and dangerous conduct with a weapon.
The 18-year-old Kallangur man is due to appear in the Pine Rivers Magistrates Court today, November 29.
The investigations remain on going and police have not ruled out further charges.
1 December 2016 – Armed robbery – Service Station – Salisbury
Published December 2, 2016 | A man has been arrested after a service station robbery at Salisbury overnight.
A man entered the petrol station on Salisbury Highway about 2.50am on Thursday 1 December and threatened the attendant with a rock before stealing cash and tobacco.
Fortunately, the staff member was not physically injured during the robbery.
Patrols arrived at the scene within minutes and searched the area for the suspect. He was located nearby and arrested.
Police Dog Argus was called in and he was able to track the route taken by the suspect and locate the stolen property.
The 44-year-old Salisbury man was charged with aggravated robbery, refused police bail and will appear in the Elizabeth Magistrates Court today.
29 November 2016 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Woodville North
Published December 2, 2016 | A man and a woman have been charged with aggravated robbery after a police investigation into an incident at a Woodville North service station early on Monday morning.
Police arrested the man – a 36-year-old from Marion – yesterday and the woman – a 28-year-old from Taperoo – today (29 November).
At 12.20am on Monday 28 November, police were called to a service station on Hanson Road after reports a man and woman had entered the store and allegedly threatened staff and demanded cash.
The staff member was not physically injured during the incident.
Detectives from Western Adelaide CIB investigated the matter and made both arrests.
Both accused were expected to appear in the Port Adelaide Magistrates Court today.
29 November 2016 – Arrests – Armed Robberies – Service Stations – Truganina/East Kielor
Published December 2, 2016 | Fawkner Embona detectives have arrested four males after two armed robberies on service stations yesterday.
One of the armed robberies was on Leakes Road in Truganina about 2.40am where it’s alleged cigarettes and cash were stolen.
The second was on Milleara Road in East Kielor about 3.15am where it’s alleged cigarettes and cash were stolen and a staff member assaulted.
The offenders fled in a vehicle but two were arrested about 4.30am in Roxburgh Park.
An 18-year-old Meadow Heights man has been charged with armed robbery, theft of motor vehicle and recklessly cause injury.
He was bailed to appear in Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 1 December.
A 16-year-old Craigieburn boy was charged with armed robbery and theft of motor vehicle, theft and unlicensed driving.
He was bailed to appear at a children’s court at a later date.
Search warrants were executed in Roxburgh Park and the other two males were arrested.
A 15-year-old Roxburgh Park boy has been charged with numerous offences including armed robbery, reckless conduct endanger serious injury and commit indictable offence whilst on bail.
He was remanded to appear at a children’s court at a later date.
And a 16-year-old Roxburgh Park boy has been charged with armed robbery and theft of motor vehicle.
He was remanded to appear at a children’s court at a later date.
