27 November 2018 – Update – Arrest – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Frankston
Published November 30, 2018 | 
A man has been charged following an alleged armed robbery in Frankston yesterday evening.
It is alleged a man with an edged weapon threatened an employee at a Nepean Highway service station shortly after 5.50pm.
He stole an amount of cash before fleeing the scene in a Holden Commodore.
An off-duty police officer sighted the Holden driving erratically in the vicinity of Oliver’s Hill where it crashed into a Nissan Navara.
The 24-year-old was arrested a short time later as he allegedly attempted to flee on foot towards the foreshore.
He has since been charged with armed robbery, reckless conduct endangering serious injury and a number of driving-related offences.
The man has been remanded to appear at Melbourne Magistrates Court on 4 December.
27 November 2018 – Arrest – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Frankston
Published November 30, 2018 | A man has been arrested following an alleged armed robbery in Frankston yesterday evening.
Investigators have been told a man entered the Nepean Highway service station about 5.50pm and went in to a public toilet.
A short time later the man exited the toilet, approached the counter and allegedly threatened an employee with n edged weapon.
He stole an amount of cash before fleeing the scene in a Holden Commodore.
An off-duty police officer sighted the Holden driving erratically in the vicinity of Oliver’s Hill where it crashed into a Nissan Navara.
The 24-year-old was arrested a short time later as he attempted to flee on foot towards the foreshore.
He is currently in custody assisting police with their enquiries.
23 November 2018 – Update – Appeal – Armed Robberies – Service Station/Pharmacy – Maribyrnong
Published November 23, 2018 | Altona North Embona Taskforce detectives are appealing for public assistance to help identify a man following two recent armed robberies in Maribyrnong.
The first incident took place on 30 September at a service station on Hampstead Road.
Investigators have been told a man entered the store about 9.10pm and produced a firearm, making threats and demanding cash from the attendant.
The staff member handed over a quantity of money and the man fled the store.
Detectives believe the same man attended a pharmacy on Hampstead Road shortly before 9pm on 17 October.
On this occasion, the man again produced a firearm and stole an amount of cash from the register before fleeing west along Hampstead Road.
No one was injured during either incident.
Police have released images and CCTV footage of a man who they believe can assist with their enquiries.
He is perceived as Caucasian in appearance and about 170-180cm tall.
The man was wearing grey tracksuit pants and a black hooded jacket during the first incident, and a black jacket, dark blue pants and a beanie at the time of the second.
10 November 2018 – Appeal – CCTV Released – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Mount Gambier
Published November 15, 2018 | Detectives from Mount Gambier are appealing for public assistance to help identify a man allegedly involved in an attempt robbery on Thursday.
About 7.45pm on Thursday 8 November, a man entered a service station on Jubilee Highway and allegedly threatened staff with an imitation firearm and baseball bat before running off empty handed.
Thankfully the attendant was not physically injured during the robbery.
Police patrols conducted a search of the area but were not able to locate the suspect.
The suspect is described as being of Caucasian appearance with dark hair and wearing a black hooded jumper, blue shorts and black shoes.
He was seen getting into a dark blue or black coloured VT or VX Holden Commodore station wagon. The car had no number plates or front bumper, and had a white sticker on the rear window.
15 November 2018 – Update – Appeal – CCTV Released – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Preston
Published November 15, 2018 | Police are investigating following an armed robbery at a Preston service station last month.
Detectives have been told a man attended the Murray Road service station just before 9.15pm on 23 October.
The man approached the counter and revealed a knife before making demands for cash and cigarettes.
Investigators believe the offender was with another man just prior to the robbery and are appealing for public assistance to identify the pair.
CCTV vision and images have been released of two men who investigators believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.
13 November 2018 – Update – Appeal – CCTV Released – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Forresters Beach
Published November 15, 2018 | Police have released a CCTV image and are appealing for public assistance to help identify two men who might be able to assist with inquiries into an armed robbery on the Central Coast last month.
About 3:20am on Thursday 11 October 2018, two men armed with hammers, smashed through the entrance of a service station located on the corner of Bellevue Road and The Entrance Road, Forresters Beach.
Fearing for his safety a station attendant on duty locked himself in a rear office and called 000 for assistance.
Once inside the two men climbed over the front counter and stole cigarettes, and money from the till.
Officers from Brisbane Water Police District commenced inquiries and have released a CCTV image of one of the two men who they believe may be able to assist with their inquiries.
The man in the image is described as being approximately 160 -170 cm tall, wearing a black mask with white dots, black hooded jumper and long black pants/jeans.
The second man is described as being approximately 160 – 170 cm tall, wearing a black mask, and a hooded jumper (colour unknown).
The men fled on foot and were last seen on Bellevue Road.
Detectives from Gosford Police Station are undertaking the investigation and are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact Crime Stoppers.
8 November 2018 – Update – Arrest – Armed Robberies – Hotel/Service Station – Taree
Published November 15, 2018 | A man will face court today charged over a series of alleged armed robberies on the state’s Mid North Coast earlier this year.
Earlier this year, detectives from the State Crime Command’s Robbery and Serious Crime Squad established Strike Force Hoctempore to investigate a series of armed robberies near Taree.
About 10.30pm on Wednesday 9 May 2018, three men, armed with machete, knives, an axe, and a samurai sword, allegedly threatened staff and patrons at a hotel on Lansdowne Road, Cundletown, before stealing cash and mobile phones.
About 4am on Sunday 8 July 2018, a group of men, armed with a machete, a screwdriver and a steel pole, allegedly broke into a service station on The Bucketts Way at Krambach.
The men allegedly assaulted the 27-year-old male employee before stealing cash and a large amount of cigarettes.
Following extensive inquiries, strike force detectives, assisted by Manning-Great Lakes Police District, executed a search warrant at a home in Taree about 7am today (Thursday 8 November 2018).
A 19-year-old man was arrested a short time later at a nearby home.
He was taken to Taree Police Station where he was charged with two counts of robbery armed with offensive weapon, and break and enter steal value <= $60,000.
The man was refused bail to appear at Forster Local Court today.
Investigations under Strike Force Hoctempore continue and further arrests are expected.
6 November 2018 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Newnham
Published November 9, 2018 | Police investigating an Armed Robbery at the United Service Station in Newnham Sunday night are calling for information from a witness at the scene.
Around 6.30pm Sunday, a male entered the service station on George Town Road and demanded money from the attendant, armed with a firearm. He stole a computer from behind the counter before fleeing the scene.
Police have charged a 16-year-old male youth with Armed Robbery and Stealing. He was detained to appear before the Youth Division of the Launceston Magistrates Court today.
At the time of the robbery, a member of the community riding a scooter, believed to be a male youth, entered the service station and was threatened by the armed youth. Police are urging this member of the community to come forward and provide witness information by calling Launceston CIB on 6777 3911.
No one was physically injured during the robbery.
8 November 2018 – Update – Arrest – Armed Robberies – Service Station – Taree
Published November 9, 2018 | A man will face court today charged over a series of alleged armed robberies on the state’s Mid North Coast earlier this year.
Earlier this year, detectives from the State Crime Command’s Robbery and Serious Crime Squad established Strike Force Hoctempore to investigate a series of armed robberies near Taree.
About 10.30pm on Wednesday 9 May 2018, three men, armed with machete, knives, an axe, and a samurai sword, allegedly threatened staff and patrons at a hotel on Lansdowne Road, Cundletown, before stealing cash and mobile phones.
About 4am on Sunday 8 July 2018, a group of men, armed with a machete, a screwdriver and a steel pole, allegedly broke into a service station on The Bucketts Way at Krambach.
The men allegedly assaulted the 27-year-old male employee before stealing cash and a large amount of cigarettes.
Following extensive inquiries, strike force detectives, assisted by Manning-Great Lakes Police District, executed a search warrant at a home in Taree about 7am today (Thursday 8 November 2018).
A 19-year-old man was arrested a short time later at a nearby home.
He was taken to Taree Police Station where he was charged with two counts of robbery armed with offensive weapon, and break and enter steal value <= $60,000.
The man was refused bail to appear at Forster Local Court today.
Investigations under Strike Force Hoctempore continue and further arrests are expected.
3 November 2018 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Caringbah
Published November 9, 2018 | A man will face court today on armed robbery charges after being arrested by police during Operation Drink Drive 2.
As part of the Enhanced Enforcement Program, police will target alcohol-impaired motorists during ‘Operation Drink Drive 2’ – which started at 0001hrs Friday 2 November and ends at 2359hrs on Sunday 4 November.
Around 11.20pm yesterday a man entered a service station on Captain Cook Drive at Caringbah. He demanded cigarettes from the attendant who refused.
The man has picked up a screwdriver and pair of scissors, threatening the attendant
After getting a drink from a nearby fridge, the man has left the store with a packet of cigarettes.
The attendant was able to raise the alarm.
Officers from Central Metropolitan Region Highway Patrol arrested a 36-year-old man nearby.
He was charged with robbery with an offensive weapon and refused bail.
The 36-year-old will appear in Parramatta Local Court today (Saturday 3 November 2018).
Key statistics during Day One of Operation Drink Drive 2
Breath tests conducted – 64,896
Drink drive charges – 28
Speed infringements – 915
