1 October 2015 – Ram Raid – ATM – Service Station – Yarra Glen
Published October 2, 2015 | 
Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit detectives have received additional information regarding a burglary at a Yarra Glen service station where an automatic teller machine was stolen on Tuesday.
Police believe that offenders reversed a Nissan Patrol 4×4 into the front glass doors of the Bell Street premises just before 4am.
Once inside the premises, they hooked up the ATM and drove away.
Debris from the ATM was found scattered along Bell Street.
It is believed a B Double truck may have been travelling behind the Nissan Patrol, which had sparks coming from the vehicle, along Healesville-Yarra Glen Road.
The truck is not believed to have been involved in the incident but police would like to speak to the driver who may have further information.
The truck is described as a B Double with a bonnet which was towing a short trailer behind the cab and a longer trailer behind, both had faded green coloured sides.
30 September 2015 – Update – Arrests – Armed Robberies – Service Stations/Convenience Stores – Metro Melbourne
Published October 2, 2015 | Three young men have been arrested following a series of armed robberies on service stations and convenience stores in the metropolitan area.
Detectives from Altona North Embona charged each of the trio with eight armed robberies, three thefts of motor cars and other associated offences.
An eighteen-year-old Sunshine West man appeared before the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court today where he was further remanded until January.
Two boy’s aged 15 and 16, fronted a children’s court where they were also further remanded.
The investigation forms part of a six-month operation which has culminated in charges relating to 51 separate armed robberies across metropolitan Melbourne.
The investigation remains ongoing.
30 September 2015 – Update – Arrest – 3 Armed Robberies – Service Stations – Kingswood/St Marys
Published October 2, 2015 | A teenager will face court today over multiple alleged armed robberies across Sydney’s west.
Police will allege the 17-year-old male was one of up to four offenders involved in three robberies at a service station in Kingswood in March 2015, and pizza stores in St Marys and Kingswood in September 2015.
About 8.30am today (Wednesday 30 September 2015), detectives from the Metropolitan Robbery Unit, with the assistance of officers from North West Metropolitan Region Enforcement Squad executed a search warrant at a house in Tregear.
During the search police located several items that were seized for forensic examination.
The 17-year-old male occupant was taken to Mt Druitt Police Station and charged with robbery in company (x3).
He was refused bail and will face a Children’s Court today.
30 September 2015 – Update – Arrest – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Junee
Published October 2, 2015 | A man has been charged over an alleged armed robbery in Junee earlier this year.
About 10.20pm on Monday 27 April 2015, a man armed with a knife entered the Illabo Road service station and demanded money from the console operator.
The man escaped with a quantity of cash and there were no reports of injury.
Following inquiries, on Wednesday 29 April 2015, police arrested and charged a 20-year-old man with robbery whilst armed.
After further inquiries, police yesterday (Tuesday 29 September 2015), attended Junee Correctional Facility where they arrested a separate 21-year-old man.
The man was taken to Wagga Wagga Police Station where he was charged with robbery whilst armed (principal in the second degree).
He was refused bail to appear at Wagga Wagga Local Court tomorrow (1 October 2015).
27 September 2015 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Yagoona
Published October 2, 2015 | Police are investigating an armed robbery in Yagoona.
About 2am (Sunday 27 September 2015), a man entered the service station on the Hume Highway and threatened the male attendant with a large knife.
He was handed an amount of cash before he fled the scene. He was last seen on foot running east on the Hume Highway.
The attendant was uninjured.
The man is described as Mediterranean/Middle Eastern appearance, about 30 years old, with short black hair, wearing a grey hooded jumper and long grey pants.
Police from Bankstown Local Area Command are conducting inquiries into the incident.
23 September 2015 – Armed Robberies – Fast Food/Service Stations/Tavern – Brisbane
Published September 25, 2015 | Police are investigating a number of armed robberies that have taken place across north Brisbane over the two weeks.
CCTV images have been released, and police would like people to take particular note of the clothes pictured.
The images are from robberies that occurred at:
- a Lutwyche fast food restaurant on September 6
- a Lawnton service station on September 15
- a Chermside West service station on September 15
- a Narangba service station on September 20
- an Aspley tavern on September 20.
Anyone who recognises anyone in the pictures, or anyone who may have information which may be of assistance with the investigations is urged to contact police.
21 September 2015 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Narangba
Published September 25, 2015 | Cigarettes were stolen from a Narangba service station last night after it was robbed by three males, one of whom was armed with a handgun.
Around 9.45pm the males entered the Oakey Flat Road business, threatening a male employee. The man managed to retreat from the front counter after the males were momentarily distracted by a passing car.
They stole cigarettes before fleeing on foot.
Police patrols were quickly on the scene and officers began searching for the trio.
Polair 2 and a police dog unit were also called in to help in the search with a track leading police to an address in Kurara St, Narangba.
Police cordons were established with officers contacting the residence and asking the occupants to exit the house.
Two men and a woman did so and following investigations by police it was determined they were not involved in the incident.
Officers searched the property and yard before the police cordons were lifted. Officers continued to search the area however the males were not located.
One of the offenders is described as Caucasian, approximately 185cms tall wearing a black hooded jumper.
A second offender is described as 140 to 150cms tall and was wearing a grey hooded jumper. The third offender was approximately 160cms tall and was wearing a black hooded jumper.
No one was physically injured during the robbery and police investigations are continuing.
22 September 2015 – Arrest – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Salisbury Downs
Published September 25, 2015 | A man has been arrested and charged following an attempted robbery at Salisbury Downs.
Just after 12pm on Tuesday 22 September, a man allegedly armed with a hammer, entered the Caltex service station on Salisbury Highway and threatened staff before leaving empty handed.
Enquiries by Elizabeth Police and Serious Crime Task Force led to the arrest of a 32-year-old man from Salisbury East.
He has been charged with aggravated robbery and refused bail.
He will appear in the Elizabeth Magistrates Court tomorrow.
18 September 2015 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Paralowie
Published September 25, 2015 | Police are investigating an aggravated robbery at a Paralowie service station tonight.
At 10.45pm on Friday 18 September, a man armed with a knife entered the service station on the corner of Port Wakefield and Bolivar Road’s and threatened staff. The man fled on foot after stealing cash and was last seen on Bolivar Road.
No one was physically injured.
The suspect is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 170cm tall with a stocky build. He was wearing a green hooded top with a ‘no fear’ motif on the front, black pants and white sneakers.
He was also wearing a blue surgical mask over his face.
21 September 2015 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Summer Hill
Published September 25, 2015 | A man will face court today following investigations into an armed robbery at a service station in Summer Hill earlier this week.
About 5am on Wednesday (15 September 2015), a man entered a service station on Carlton Crescent, Summer Hill.
He allegedly tried to use a stolen credit card to pay for some items.
When the card was declined, he allegedly produced a syringe before grabbing a customer, a 65-year-old man, and demanded cash from the attendant, a 24-year-old man.
Following a struggle with the 65-year-old man, he ran from the store empty-handed.
About 3.45am yesterday (Sunday 20 September 2015), following investigations, a 36-year-old man was arrested on Lang Street, Croydon.
He was taken to Burwood Police Station where he was charged with aggravated robbery and deprive person of liberty, and deal with identity information to commit indictable offence (x3).
He was refused bail and is due to appear at Burwood Local Court today (Monday 21 September 2015).
