19 June 2015 – Charges Laid – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Lake Macquarie
Published June 20, 2015 | 
Three people have been charged following investigations into an armed robbery at Freeman’s Waterhole in the Lake Macquarie area last week.
Shortly after 1am on Thursday 11 June 2015, two men and a woman entered a service station on Freeman’s Drive armed with a shortened firearm and a hammer and allegedly threatened the staff member demanding cash and cigarettes.
The male staff member locked himself in an office while one of the men climbed the counter and allegedly stole cash from the register. All three then ran from the store.
Police were called and an investigation was launched by detectives from Lake Macquarie culminating in the arrest and charging of three people.
About 3pm on Wednesday 16 June 2015, a 28-year-old man from Bolton Point was arrested after he was pulled over by police while driving his car. He was taken to Lake Macquarie Police Station where he was charged with robbery whilst armed.
He was refused bail and will appear at Newcastle Local Court on 26 August, 2015.
Later that afternoon, (16 June, 2015) a 27-year-old woman was arrested at premises in Toronto by detectives from Lake Macquarie. She was charged with robbery whilst armed.
She will appear at Newcastle Local Court on 26 August, 2015.
On Thursday 17 June 2015, Lake Macquarie detectives executed a search warrant at a premises in Blackhall Park where police allegedly located a shortened firearm.
Following the search of that premises, police arrested at 36-year-old man at a premises in Fassifern by Lake Macquarie detectives. He was charged with robbery whilst armed and will appear at Newcastle Local Court today (19 June 2015).
16 June 2015 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Sapphire Beach
Published June 20, 2015 | Police are investigating an armed robbery at a service station in Sapphire Beach, north of Coffs Harbour, this afternoon.
About 5.30pm (Tuesday 16 June 2015), a 21-year-old man was working at the service station on Solitary Islands Way, when two men entered.
The pair, allegedly armed with knives and with their faces covered, threatened the man, before fleeing with an amount of cash.
The attendant was not injured during the incident.
Police from Coffs Clarence Local Area Command arrived a short time later and conducted an extensive a patrol of the area, however the men could not be found.
A crime scene was established and investigated by specialist forensic officers.
Investigations into the incident are continuing and police would like to speak with two men who may be able to assist with inquiries.
Both men are described as wearing dark clothing, with their faces covered, and with a thin build. One is described as approximately 180 to 185cm tall, the other is described as 170 to 175cm tall.
13 June 2015 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Mittagong
Published June 20, 2015 | A man has been charged after allegedly robbing a service station, armed with a knife, in Mittagong today.
About 1.45pm (Saturday 13 June 2015), a man allegedly entered a service station on the Old Hume Highway and walked to the rear of the store.
He waited until the store was empty of customers before approaching the female attendant.
He allegedly produced a knife and jumped the counter, pushing his way through the security wire barrier.
He entered the secure area and allegedly threatened the 25-year-old with a knife, demanding money from the till.
The employee complied and he ran from the store into nearby bushland.
Police were called and began investigating the armed robbery.
They searched surrounding areas and arrested a man who was hiding in Kell Crescent, Welby.
The 23-year-old man was taken to Bowral Police Station and charged with armed robbery.
He was refused bail to appear before Goulburn Local Court tomorrow (Sunday 14 June 2015).
10 June 2015 – Update – Appeal – Armed Robbery – Petrol Station – Jindalee
Published June 12, 2015 |
Police investigations continue into the armed robbery of a Jindalee petrol station on Thursday June 4 continue.
Around midday, a man entered the Curragundi Road premises threatening a male employee before fleeing with a sum of cash. The man decamped in a silver Toyota Rav 4 Station wagon likely to be a 2008 to 2012 model with roof racks and roof rails.
No one was physically injured during the robbery.
The man is described as Caucasian, approximately 175cms tall with a heavy build and a beard.
9 June 2015 – Update – Charges Laid – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Durak
Published June 12, 2015 | Police have charged a man following the alleged armed robbery of a service station in Durack last night.
Police will allege that at about 11.15pm the man entered a business on Rosemary Street, allegedly producing a hammer and demanding money.
The console operator complied with the demands and the man fled the premises with an amount of cash.
The console operator was not physically injured during the incident.
An 18-year-old Inala man has been charged with one count each of armed robbery, entering a premises with intent to commit an indictable offence and possess utensils.
He is due to appear in the Richlands Magistrates Court on July 2.
8 June 2105 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Mount Warren Park
Published June 12, 2015 | Police are investigating an armed robbery at a service station on Rochester Drive, Mount Warren Park today.
Just before 4.45pm a man entered the business armed with a box cutter and made demands for cash. The male attendant complied with demands and the man fled on foot.
No one was injured during the incident.
Police have released a CCTV still image a man that may be able to assist with their inquiries.
7 June 2015 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Marsden
Published June 12, 2015 | Police are searching for two men who robbed a Marsden service station at knife point overnight.
Preliminary information indicates that the men, aged between 18 and 22, attended the Browns Plains Road business around 10pm where they stole cash after threatening a 34-year-old male attendant with a knife.
The men are described as Pacific Islander in appearance, approximately 170 to 175cms tall, one with a slim build and the other a proportionate build. One of the men was wearing a dark hooded jumper and the other a hat, dark top and dark blue jeans. One of the men also had shoulder length wavy hair.
No one was physically injured and police investigations are continuing.
5 June 2015 – Armed Robbery – Petrol Station – Jindalee
Published June 12, 2015 | Police investigations into the armed robbery of a Jindalee petrol station on Thursday June 4 continue.
Around midday, a man entered the Curragundi Road premises threatening a male employee before fleeing with a sum of cash.
No one was physical injured during the robbery.
The man is described as Caucasian, approximately 175cms tall with a heavy build and a beard.
5 June 2015 – Update – Charges Laid – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Browns Plains
Published June 12, 2015 | Detectives from Browns Plains Criminal Investigation Branch have charged a man following investigations into the attempted armed robbery of a service station at Browns Plains on Tuesday night.
It will be alleged a man entered the Browns Plains Road business armed with a stick and made demands for cash around 7.20pm.
The man then threw the stick at the male attendant before fleeing the store empty-handed.
No one was physically injured during the incident.
Information provided by the community following the release of CCTV footage led to the identification and subsequent arrest of a man this morning.
A 39-year-old Kingston man has been charged with attempted robbery is due to appear in the Beenleigh Magistrates Court today.
11 June 2105 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Mornington
Published June 12, 2015 | Police are appealing for information following an armed robbery at a service station in Mornington on Sunday, 7 June.
Frankston Embona Task Force detectives have been told a man brandishing a knife entered the service station on Moorooduc Highway just after 9pm.
He approached the sole male attendant and demanded the contents from the till before removing cash.
The offender then ran out of the store towards Moorooduc Road.
He is perceived to be Caucasian in appearance, around 40-years-old, 183cm and medium build.
He was wearing a black hoodie top, a black beanie and a black scarf covering his face.
He also wore a black coloured glove with white motif on his right hand only, faded blue denim jeans which had a darker blue hem at the top of each rear pocket and black leather shoes.
Detectives have released a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak to in relation to the incident.
