12 August 2015 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Erina
Published August 14, 2015 | 
Police have charged a man after he allegedly robbed a Central Coast service station while armed with a knife last night.
About 9.30pm (Tuesday 11 August 2015), a man entered a service station on the Central Coast Highway at Erina, allegedly armed with a knife.
The female store attendant ran into the rear office and locked the doors.
Police from Brisbane Water Local Area Command were alerted to the incident and arrived a short time later.
The store was searched with the assistance of a Dog Unit team and, about 30 minutes later, officers arrested a 24-year-old man, who had allegedly hidden in the roof above the store toilets.
The man was taken to Gosford Police Station and charged with robbery while armed with an offensive weapon
He has been refused bail and is due to appear at Gosford Local Court today (Wednesday 12 August 2015).
The store attendant was not injured.
30 July 2015 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Kensington Gardens
Published July 31, 2015 | Police are investigating an aggravated robbery at a Kensington Gardens service station last night.
Just after 11.30pm police attended at the BP On The Run on Magill Road following reports that a man had entered the service station armed with a handgun and threatened staff.
The suspect stole a quantity of cash before running off in an easterly direction on Magill Road and south on Glynburn Road. No one was physically injured.
The suspect is described as being of Caucasian appearance, 25-30 years, slim build and 180cm tall. He was wearing a black hooded jumper with white zip, a black cap and black trousers.
Patrols conducted a search of the area using both the police helicopter and dog operations who tracked the suspect to Elford Street but were unable to locate him.
An image of the suspect was captured by the service station’s CCTV and is provided below.
21 July 2015 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Bald Hills
Published July 24, 2015 | Police are investigating the armed robbery of a service station at Bald Hills last night.
Around 9.15pm two men armed with a knife entered the Strathpine Road business before confronting an employee at the counter and demanding he hand over cash from the till and cigarettes.
The attendant complied with their demands and the pair fled the scene with a quantity of cigarettes and a sum of cash.
No one was physically injured during the incident.
The first man is described as being about 183cm tall with a slim build and wearing a dark hooded jumper and long pants.
The second man is described as being about 170cm tall with an average build and wearing a green hooded jumper and white running shoes.
They were both wearing balaclavas.
Investigations are continuing.
18 July 2015 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Blackheath
Published July 24, 2015 | Police are investigating the armed robbery of a service station attendant at Blackheath in the Blue Mountains overnight.
About 6.20pm on Friday 17 July 2015 a male entered a service station on the Great Western Highway armed with a double barrelled shotgun.
The offender threatened the console operator and demanded that he handover cash.
The employee complied and the offender grabbed a quantity of cash and fled.
The male who was armed with the shotgun has not been further described.
He was last seen heading east in Gardiner Crescent before turning left and heading north along Wentworth Avenue.
No one was injured during the incident.
Police from the Blue Mountains Local Area Command were called and established a crime scene.
Investigators located several witnesses and officers commenced a search of the area.
Police discovered footprints in the snow near where the offender had fled and they were examined by
forensic experts.
17 July 2015 – Update – CCTV Released – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Bairnsdale
Published July 17, 2015 | East Gippsland Crime Investigation Unit detectives have released CCTV vision following an armed robbery in Bairnsdale last week.
Investigators have been told a man entered a service station, situated at the intersection of Main and Ligar Streets, about 6.45pm Wednesday 8 July.
The man was wearing a balaclava and threatened the lone attendant with a knife.
The employee was forced to put cash into a bag before the offender left the store and headed east on Nicholson Street.
No one was injured during the incident.
Police have released CCTV and images of a man who they believe may be able to assist with their investigation.
14 July 2015 – Update – CCTV Released – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Morwell
Published July 17, 2015 | Latrobe Crime Investigation Unit detectives have released CCTV vision following a robbery at a service station in Morwell last month.
Investigators have been told a man entered the Princes Drive service station just after midnight on Wednesday 24 June.
The unknown man pulled his jacket over his face in a bid to avoid being identified and demanded cash from the male staff member.
The offender stated he had a knife hidden under his jacket however no knife was sighted by employee.
The staff member complied with the demands and handed over an amount of cash.
The offender fled the store and was last seen running north on McDonald Street.
No one was injured during the incident.
Police have released the below CCTV still image of a man who they believe may be able to assist with their investigation.
The man is described as being aged in his mid 20s to early 30s, approximately 175cm to 180cm tall, medium to solid build with brown eyes and short hair.
He was wearing a black jacket with grey sleeves, light brown pants and a black baseball cap with a yellow logo on the front.
9 July 2015 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Hurlstone Park
Published July 10, 2015 | A man has been arrested after an alleged armed robbery in Sydney’s inner-west.
About 3.20am (Thursday 9 July 2015) a man entered a service station on Canterbury Road, Hurlstone Park, and allegedly threatened a male staff member, by saying he had a firearm.
The staff member was assaulted and handed over an amount of cash and other property.
Police from Ashfield Local Area Command arrived as the male was leaving the service station and after a foot pursuit arrested the man in nearby Crinan Street. A bag containing the proceeds of the robbery was also located nearby.
The staff member at the service station minor facial injuries. He was treated by Ambulance Paramedics at the scene before being taken to Canterbury Hospital for further treatment.
The arrested man has been taken to Burwood Police Station where he is assisting with inquiries.
8 July 2015 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Erina
Published July 10, 2015 | Police are investigating following an armed robbery on the Central Coast early this morning.
About 3.30am (Wednesday 8 July 2015), a man entered a service station on The Entrance Road, Erina, and threatened the male attendant with a knife, demanding cash.
The attendant handed over cash before the man ran from the store headed toward Erina Fair.
Police from Brisbane Water Local Area Command attended and a crime scene was established, which was examined by specialist forensic officers.
Officers conducted extensive patrols of the area; however, the man was not located.
Detectives would like to speak to anyone with information about the robbery to assist them with their investigation.
2 July 2015 – Arrest – Armed Robbery – Petrol Station – Jindalee
Published July 3, 2015 | Police have charged a man after concluding investigations into the armed robbery of a Jindalee petrol station around midday on Thursday June 4.
It will be alleged a man drove a vehicle into the front of a Curragundi Road premises entered the business, threatened a male employee with a hammer and fled with a sum of money.
No one was physical injured during the incident.
A 40-year-old Durack man was charged with armed robbery and enter premises with intent. He is due to appear in the Richlands Magistrates Court on July 22.
1 July 2015 – Update – Arrest – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Paget
Published July 3, 2015 | Detectives have charged a 29-year-old man following investigations into the armed robbery of a Paget service station yesterday morning.
It will be alleged at 4.55am a man entered the Empire Street business after filling a vehicle with fuel, selected a drink then asked the female attendant for cigarettes.
Police will further allege that when the cigarettes were provided the man indicated he was armed and left with the drink, cigarettes and the fuel.
The female attendant was not physically harmed during the incident.
A 29-year-old Victoria Plains man has been charged with one count of armed robbery and is due to appear in the Mackay Magistrates Court today.
