28 October 2016 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – East Brisbane
Published October 28, 2016 | 
Police are investigating following the robbery of a service station in East Brisbane overnight.
Initial investigations indicate at about 11.30pm a man attended the Lytton Road store and threatened a staff member with a pair of scissors demanding cash.
The male staff member complied and the man left the store with a sum of cash. He was last seen headed toward Mowbray Park.
The staff member was not injured during the incident and the man is described as 160cm tall with a slim build and Caucasian in appearance.
25 October 2016 – Armed Robberies – Service Station/Fast Food Restaurant – Chelsea Heights/Carrum Downs
Published October 28, 2016 | Police are investigating following two armed robberies in Chelsea Heights and Carrum Downs this morning.
It is believed two men wearing balaclavas attended a service station on Wells Road, Chelsea Heights about 4am and smashed the front door with what is believed to be a crow bar.
The offenders demanded a staff member open the door and he complied.
The pair stole cigarettes and cash before fleeing.
It is believed a taxi driver startled the pair before they continued to leave the area in what is believed to be a stolen silver Holden Commodore sedan with Victorian registration YGW810.
It is believed the car was being driven by a third unknown person and was last seen travelling towards the freeway.
No one was injured during the incident.
It is believed the same offenders may have been involved in an armed robbery at a fast food restaurant on Hall Road in Carrum Downs about 4.50am.
During the second armed robbery, the offenders armed themselves with what is believed to be a tyre lever and approached a staff member, striking him to the head.
The offenders stole cash from numerous registers in the store and fled.
Investigators have released images and CCTV of two men they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.
20 October 2016 – Update – CCTV Released – Armed Robbery – Servcie Station – Malvern East
Published October 21, 2016 | Police have released CCTV following an armed robbery at a service station in Malvern East last month.
Investigators have been told that a man walked into the service station located at the corner of Waverley and Burke Roads about 6.50am on 10 September.
The man approached the counter and unzipped the hi-vis vest he was wearing, showing the attendant what was believed to be part of a firearm.
He then asked the attendant to hand over cash, which the attendant did.
The man then left the store and headed towards Waverley Road on foot.
The staff member was not injured during the incident.
Detectives from Stonnington Crime Investigation Unit are investigating the incident and have released CCTV and images of a man they wish to speak to.
He’s described as being perceived to be of Caucasian appearance, aged between 25-35 years old, about 178cm tall with a medium build and spoke with an Australian accent.
At the time of the incident he was wearing a green or yellow hi-vis vest, black hooded jumper, dark pants, sneakers and a baseball cap.
He also had on black rimmed glasses and gloves.
19 October 2016 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Bellbird
Published October 21, 2016 | Police have released a CCTV image as they appeal for public assistance into an alleged attempted armed robbery near Cessnock.
Just before 7am today (Wednesday 19 October), a man entered a service station on Wollombi Road, Bellbird.
The man, produced a weapon, threatened the employee and demanded cash, before fleeing the scene empty handed.
Officers attached to Central Hunter Local Area Command attended the location and commenced an investigation.
Police would like to speak to a man who might be able to assist with inquiries.
The person depicted in the CCTV image was last seen wearing a navy blue hooded jumper, dark coloured cap, dark pants and sunglasses. He was also carrying a purple and black backpack.
17 October 2016 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Tomerong
Published October 21, 2016 | Police are appealing for public assistance following an armed robbery at a service station in the Shoalhaven this morning.
About 7.30am (Monday 17 October 2016), a man armed with a knife entered a service station on the Princes Highway at Tomerong, south of Nowra, and threatened the attendant.
The man escaped with a sum of cash, running from the store and entering a white Mitsubishi sedan, thought to be a 2000-2006 model, which was driven north on the Princes Highway.
Police arrived a short time later and established a crime scene.
They are now seeking assistance from any person with information about the incident, including anyone who was driving along the Princes Highway at Tomerong about 7.30am and has a dash-cam in their vehicle.
Detectives are also seeking to identify the man who is described as being of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance and aged in his 20s or 30s.
He was wearing a black hooded jumper, dark wrap-around sunglasses, light-coloured shorts and dark-coloured casual shoes.
11 October 2016 – Update – 6 Arrests – Armed Robberies – Service Stations/Fast Food Restaurant – North West Suburbs
Published October 14, 2016 | Brimbank Crime Investigation Unit detectives have arrested six males in relation to multiple crimes in the North West suburbs since last Wednesday.
The incidents include:
– Burglary and theft of motor vehicle from a home on Narnia Way in Epping on 5 October.
– Armed robbery at a service station on Cemetery Road in Keilor East on 8 October.
– Armed robbery at a fast food outlet on High Street in Epping on 9 October.
– Armed robbery at a service station on Caroline Springs Boulevard in Caroline Springs on 10 October.
– Aggravated burglary and theft of motor vehicle at a house on Victory Road in Airport West on 10 October.
– Aggravated burglary and theft of two vehicles at a house on Jessica Place in Delahey on 10 October.
Police executed a search warrant at an address on Banker Street in Kurunjang yesterday afternoon and arrested a 14-year-old male from Kurunjang, 17-year-old male from Frankston, 15-year-old male from Burnside Heights, 13-year-old male from Melton West, 15-year-old from Tarneit and a 15-year-old male from South Yarra.
All six have been charged with aggravated burglary, armed robbery, theft of motor vehicle and bail related offences.
All have been remanded to appear in a children’s court today.
2 October 2016 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Ourimbah
Published October 6, 2016 | Police are appealing for public assistance following an armed robbery on the Central Coast this morning.
Just after 9.30am (Sunday 2 October 2016), a Toyota Camry with two occupants entered a service station on the Pacific Highway at Ourimbah.
Police have been told the male driver filled the car with petrol at the bowser and allegedly drove away without paying.
The service station attendant, a 39-year-old man, attempted to stop the vehicle but it continued driving north on the Pacific Highway.
A short time later, the car returned and the driver entered the service station armed with a handgun.
Police have been told he threatened the attendant and demanded money, before fleeing in the car with cash.
Officers from Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command attended and commenced an investigation.
As part of their inquiries, police would like to speak to a man and a woman who may be able to assist them.
The man is described as being of Caucasian appearance, 180cm tall, of thin build, wearing a white t-shirt, black shorts and a black and white cap.
The woman is described as being of Caucasian appearance, of large build, with dark hair.
Anyone with information about the man and the woman, or the vehicle, described as a dark coloured late model Toyota Camry, is asked to come forward.
18 September 2016 – Armed Robbery – Petrol Station – Victoria Point
Published September 23, 2016 | A man dressed in black, wearing a balaclava and carrying a knife robbed a Victoria Point petrol station last night (September 17).
The man entered the Cleveland-Redland Bay Road business around 9.15pm and threatened a 21-year-old female employee with the knife, demanding money.
The man fled on foot with a sum of cash and was last seen running into nearby bushland.
He is described as Caucasian, approximately 175cms tall with a slim build.
The woman was not physically injured and police investigations are continuing.
21 September 2016 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Berri
Published September 23, 2016 | Riverland CIB Detectives have released CCTV images following an armed robbery at a Berri service station early yesterday morning.
Just before 2am on Tuesday 20 September, a man armed with a knife threatened the console operator at the United service station on the Old Sturt Highway, stealing cash and cigarettes.
The suspect described as a male Caucasian aged in his 30’s, wearing a dark hooded top, fled on foot.
Detectives investigating the robbery, today released CCTV images of the suspect taken from the service station.
Police patrols searched the area but the suspect wasn’t located.
There were no reported injuries.
16 September 2016 – Charges Laid – Armed Robberies – Service Sations – SW and W Sydney
Published September 23, 2016 | A man has been charged following investigations into a number of armed robberies on service stations in south west and western Sydney this month.
Officers from the Metropolitan Robbery Unit established Strike Force Mabel to investigate a number of armed robberies on service stations, by a man armed with a knife, in south west and western Sydney this month.
About 1.15pm today (Friday 19 September 2016), following investigations, officers from Strike Force Mabel arrested a 28-year-old man at a shopping centre on Station Street, Penrith.
Following his arrest, Strike Force detectives searched a home on Stanley Crescent, Penrith, where they located a number of items. The items were seized and will undergo forensic examinations.
The man was taken to Penrith Police Station where he was charged with five counts of robbery armed with an offensive weapon.
Police will allege that the charges relate to robberies at service stations in the following locations, during which a man was armed with a knife:
-At 7.10pm on 4 September 2016, at Wallgrove Road, Horsley Park
-At 12.35am on 10 September 2016, at Great Western Highway, Minchinbury
-At 8.50pm on 12 September 2016, at Smith Street, South Penrith
-At 10.05pm on 12 September 2016, at Guildford Road, Guildford, and
-At 3.35am on 16 September 2016, at Great Western Highway, Minchinbury.
The man was refused bail and is due to appear at Parramatta Bail Court tomorrow (17 September 2016).
