22 August 2015 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Woody Point
Published August 28, 2015 | 
Police are investigating the armed robbery of a service station at Woody Point early this morning.
Around 3am a man confronted an employee inside the Hornibrook Esplanade store before producing a knife and demanding he hand over cash from the till.
The staff member complied with his demands and fled the scene with a sum of cash.
No one was physically injured during the incident.
The man is described as being Caucasian in appearance, about 170cm tall with a medium build and wearing a black hoodie. He also had a mask covering his face.
26 August 2015 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – West Melbourne
Published August 28, 2015 | Police from Melbourne Embona Taskforce are investigating a robbery which occurred in West Melbourne last week.
Investigators have been told that two men entered a service station on Dynon Road about 9.50pm on Monday, 17 August.
The duo enquired about oil for their car before one of the men grabbed the attendant in a headlock and wrestled him to the ground.
The other man removed cash from the counter before the men assaulted the attendant and left the store.
Witnesses have told police the offenders then ran off down Lloyd Street.
Investigators have released images of a ute which was seen in the area at the time of the robbery.
Police believe that the occupants may have information regarding the robbery.
27 August 2015 – Update – Charges Laid – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Fairfield
Published August 28, 2015 | Police have charged a man following investigations into a service station robbery at Fairfield last weekend.
It’s alleged on Saturday, 22 August 2015, a vehicle, with a number of men inside, pulled into a service station on Railway Parade.
One of the occupants got out of the car and commenced pumping fuel while another man walked into the store with a hood covering his face.
The man approached the male employee and demanded cash from the till.
Meanwhile, a second man from the vehicle also walked inside and demanded cash.
The employee complied and handed over an amount of cash before the two men ran outside and got into the maroon vehicle which then sped away.
Police were called and an investigation was commenced by detectives from Fairfield Local Area Command.
A 20-year-old man was charged yesterday at Fairfield Police Station with robbery armed with a dangerous weapon, possess/use unauthorised firearm.
He was refused bail and will appear in Fairfield Local Court today.
The car was later found abandoned a short distance from the service station.
Investigations into the identity of co-offenders continues.
25 August 2015 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Wiley Park
Published August 28, 2015 | Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding an armed robbery at a service station in Wiley Park last night.
About 9.30pm (Monday 24 August 2015) a 25-year-old employee was working alone at a service station on Punchbowl Road.
He was stocking the fridge opposite the entrance when a man entered holding a machete. The man approached the employee demanding cash
The employee complied and walked over to the console area where he opened the cash register and handed over a sum of money.
The armed man took the cash and left the premises on foot heading west along Punchbowl Road.
Police from Campsie Local Area Command were called and an investigation is now underway.
The man has been described as having dark coloured skin, about 180cm tall and wearing a black hooded jumper with the hood on, and dark coloured pants.
21 August 2015 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Clontarf
Published August 21, 2015 | Police are investigating after an armed robbery of a service station in Clontarf last night.
Around 10pm a man entered the MacDonnell Road store and produced a firearm. He made demands for cash from a male store attendant.
The man stole a sum of cash and cigarettes before fleeing the scene.
Anyone who may have information which could be of assistance is urged to contact police.
19 August 2015 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Springwood
Published August 21, 2015 | Police are investigating after a man allegedly attempted to rob a service station at Springwood.
Shortly before 10pm a man entered the Cinderella Drive store and threatened a female staff member with a metal implement, demanding money. Another customer attended the store and the man fled without any cash.
The man is described as about 25 years old, thin build, 173cm tall and of Caucasian appearance.
17 August 2015 – Appeal – Armed Robberies – Convenience Stores/Service Station – Windsor/Toorak/Albert Park
Published August 21, 2015 | Detectives from Stonnington Crime Investigation Unit are appealing for information following a series of three linked robberies last week.
Police have been told a man entered a convenience store on Dandenong Road, Windsor, around 2.45am on 11 August.
The man threatened the staff member and made demands, before running from the store with an amount of cash and cigarettes.
He was last seen running along Dandenong Rd
It is believed the same man, at about 4am, entered a service station store on Toorak Road in Toorak.
He again fled the store with a small amount of cash after threatening the staff member.
Less than 20 minutes later, at about 4.20am the man entered another convenience store on Victoria Avenue, Albert Park, and made demands to the staff.
On this occasion the staff member refused his demands and the bandana-wearing offender left the store empty handed.
The man is described as early to mid 20s, Caucasian in appearance, with brown hair and a medium build.
He was wearing black shoes, black pants, a black hooded jumper and green gloves.
Detectives have released an image of a man they believe can assist in their enquiries.
19 August 2015 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Dundas
Published August 21, 2015 | Police are appealing for information after an overnight robbery at a Dundas service station.
About 11.45pm yesterday (Tuesday 18 August 2015), two males entered the service station on Kissing Point Road.
Police were told one of the males threatened the console operator with a machete and demanded money.
The console operator handed over cash register drawer and the pair left the building.
They were last seen running north on Quarry Road.
The employee was not injured during the robbery.
The first male was described as being of Caucasian appearance, 20-25-years-old and was last seen wearing a white cap, dark blue hooded jumper with a gold design on the front and a number on the back, dark pants and white shoes.
The second male is described as being of Pacific Islander/Maori appearance, 25-30 years old, dark blue hooded jumper, dark tracksuit pants, black and red shoes.
8 August 2015 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Marsden
Published August 14, 2015 | Police are investigating following the armed robbery of a service station in Marsden overnight.
Just after 12.20am two men entered the Third Avenue business before one of the men, who was armed with a knife, approached the store attendant and made demands for cash and cigarettes. The second man remained at the store entrance, holding the doors ajar.
The 26-year-old male shop attendant complied with the demands and the men fled the store with cash and cigarettes.
The shop attendant was not physically injured.
Investigations are continuing.
13 August 2015 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Heddon Greta
Published August 14, 2015 | Police are investigating the armed robbery of a service station in the Hunter region.
About 8.30pm yesterday (Wednesday 12 August 2015), two men entered a service station on Main Road, Heddon Greta and threatened the attendant with a firearm and a metal bar, demanding cash.
A small amount of cash was given to the men before they ran from the scene. The attendant was uninjured.
One of the men is described as aged in his late teens, 170cm tall, brown hair and wearing a blue/silver coloured jumper and brown pants. He was armed with a metal bar.
The other male is described as aged in his late teens, 180cm tall, blonde hair and wearing a black jumper and jeans. He was armed with a small black handgun.
Both males had their face covered.
Police from Central Hunter Local Area Command and the Dog Squad attended however the offenders were not located.
