19 April 2016 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – South Grafton
Published April 29, 2016 | 
Police are investigating the armed robbery of a service station at South Grafton.
Just after 1.30am yesterday (Monday 18 April 2016), two men entered the store on Schwinghammer Street armed with a number of weapons.
The pair threatened the attendant, a 47-year-old man, and his 13-year-old son.
They demanded money before fleeing with cash and items from the store.
Police were alerted and officers from Coffs/Clarence Local Area Command established a crime scene and commenced inquiries.
Investigators are appealing for public assistance in an attempt to identify and locate those involved.
The men are both described as being of Caucasian appearance, with a medium build and approximately 170cm to 175cm tall.
Anyone with information is urged to come forward.
8 April 2016 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Kingaroy
Published April 14, 2016 | Police are investigating the armed robbery of Kingaroy service station last night.
Around 8.20pm, a man entered the business on the corner of Youngman Street and River Road armed with a machete.
The man demanded money from a male staff member who complied before he fled the scene on foot towards Youngman Street.
He was wearing a balaclava, a hooded jumper, long pants and gloves (pictured).
Anyone who may have seen the man or has any other information which may assist detectives is urged to contact Crime Stoppers or local police.
11 April 2016 – Appeal – CCTV Released – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Eumemmerring
Published April 14, 2016 | Dandenong Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance after two men robbed a service station in Eumemmerring last Friday.
Officers have been told two men armed with a knife and axe entered a service station on the Princes Highway just before 3am.
It is believed they forced the front glass door open after throwing a brick at the door was unsuccessful.
The offenders threatened the attendant and made demands for cash and cigarettes.
Cash and cigarettes were handed over and the bandits fled the scene into Doveton Avenue.
Investigators believe the same men robbed a service station an hour earlier on North Road in Murrumbeena.
The pair threw a brick through the glass door and threatened staff with an axe and meat cleaver just after 2am.
Police have been told they went behind the counter and stole cash from the till before fleeing the scene.
It is believed they may also be responsible for an attempted armed robbery at a service station on Belgrave-Hallam Road in Hallam on Wednesday, 6 April just after 1am.
They were unable to gain access to an internal door and fled the scene empty-handed.
Detectives have released images and CCTV of two men who they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.
11 April 2016 – Charges Laid – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Gloucester
Published April 14, 2016 | A woman has been charged after an alleged armed robbery and pursuit in the state’s north.
About 3.25pm today (Monday 11 April 2016), a 52-year-old woman was working at a service station on Church Street, Gloucester, when she was approached by a woman who had her face covered by a black stocking.
The woman allegedly produced an item made to resemble a firearm and threatened the attendant, demanding cash.
She was handed an amount of cash before leaving the store and heading south in a Ford Festiva allegedly bearing stolen number plates.
A short time later, a highway patrol vehicle with a sole officer on board sighted the vehicle travelling south on Bucketts Way, near Stroud.
During the pursuit, the woman stopped the vehicle and was placed under arrested.
While the arresting officer was preoccupied, the woman re-entered the vehicle and drove from the scene and the pursuit recommenced.
She eventually lost control of the vehicle and crashed down an embankment where she was again arrested.
The 44-year-old woman was taken to Taree Police Station and charged with robbery armed with an offensive weapon, larceny, police pursuit (Skye’s Law), drive manner dangerous, exceed speed limit over 45km/h, drive whilst suspended, and escape lawful custody.
She was refused bail to appear at Taree Local Court tomorrow (Tuesday 12 April 2016).
6 April 2016 – Update – Appeal – CCTV Released – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Marsden
Published April 8, 2016 | Police have released CCTV still images of two men who may be able to assist with investigations into an armed robbery of a service station at Marsden on April 1.
Around 9.30pm two men entered the Browns Plains Road business, one armed with a knife, the other a tomahawk, and demanded money from the female attendant.
When they were refused money they left, taking cans of drink from a display near the door.
The attendant was not physically harmed.
Both men are described as between 17 and 18 years old, of Pacific Islander appearance, 175cm tall and of slim build.
Police are appealing for anyone who may know the men or has any information about the incident to contact Crime Stoppers.
5 April 2016 – Update – Charges Laid – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Helensvale
Published April 8, 2016 | Two boys have been charged following investigations into the armed robbery of a service station at Helensvale early this morning.
Around 4am it will be alleged two males, one with his face concealed entered the Discovery Drive premises.
One of the boys allegedly produced a machete and an adjustable wrench making demands for money from the female employee.
The 44-year-old employee fled into a back room and the front automated doors have shut locking the boys inside the premises.
It will further be alleged one of the boys grabbed some goods and ran towards the doors where he used the implements to smash the glass door.
A 15-year-old boy and a 16-year-old boy have both been charged with armed robbery.
They will be dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act.
Investigations are continuing.
5 April 2016 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Helensvale
Published April 8, 2016 | Police are investigating an armed robbery of a service station at Helensvale in the early hours of this morning.
Around 4am a man with his face concealed entered the Discovery Drive premises and produced a machete and an adjustable wrench making demands for money from the female employee.
The 44-year-old employee fled into a back room and the front automated doors have shut locking the offender inside the premises.
The offender grabbed some food goods and ran towards the doors where he used the implements to smash the glass door.
The offender fled in a westerly direction without obtaining money.
The offender was wearing a black hoodies, black jeans and black shoes.
Investigations are continuing.
5 April 2016 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Manly West
Published April 8, 2016 | South Brisbane detectives are investigating the armed robbery of a service station at Manly West early this morning.
Initial investigations indicate that around 2am, two men entered a service station on Manly Road.
With their faces covered and armed with what is believed to have been a shard of glass, they threatened the male attendant, demanding cigarettes.
When attendant complied and they fled the scene on foot; last seen running inbound on Manly Road.
3 April 2016 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Wynnum West
Published April 8, 2016 | Police are investigating after a service station at Wynnum West was robbed this morning.
Around 1.45am a man went to the Preston Road business and used a machete to break the glass doors that were locked, gaining entry. He has approached the male attendant and demanded cash and cigarettes.
After obtaining cash and cigarettes the man fled the store and was last seen heading towards Wondall Road.
The male attendant and a female customer in the store at the time were not physically harmed.
The man is described as Caucasian, approximately 180cm tall, was wearing all black clothing and carrying a black backpack.
2 April 2016 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Marsden
Published April 8, 2016 | Police are investigating after two men robbed a service station at Marsden last night.
Around 9.30pm two men entered the Browns Plains Road business, one armed with a knife, the other a tomahawk, and demanded money from the female attendant.
When they were refused money they left, taking cans of drink from a display near the door.
The attendant was not physically harmed.
Both men are described as aged 17-18 years, of Pacific Islander appearance, 175cm tall and of slim build.
The first man was wearing a black shirt, grey shorts, black baseball cap and black shoes.
The second was wearing all black with a black cap.
Both men had towels across their shoulders.
