29 January 2015 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Tweed Heads
Published February 1, 2015 | 
An investigation has commenced following an armed robbery at a service station at Tweed Heads South this morning.
About 10.25am a man entered the service station on Minjungbal Drive and threatened the cashier with a knife before demanding money.
The cashier handed over cash and the man left the store.
No one was injured during the incident.
The man has been described as being 30-35old, Caucasian appearance and a solid build. He has blond hair.
Investigations are continuing
9 January 2015 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Grange
Published January 23, 2015 | Police are investigating after an armed robbery occurred in Grange this evening.
At around 9pm, two men entered a service station on Days Road armed with knives and demanded cash.
One of the men punched an attendant in the chest, before both offenders fled with an amount of cash.
They were last seen running towards Carroll Street.
Investigations are continuing.
22 January 2015 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Dernancourt
Published January 23, 2015 | Police have released an image of the suspect wanted in connection with an aggravated robbery that occurred at a Dernancourt petrol station last week and which may be connected to another robbery in Salisbury Park earlier that same night.
At about 11.50pm last Thursday, a man armed with a knife entered the BP On The Run service station on Lower North East Road and demanded money from staff.
He fled with an amount of cash, and was last seen driving away in a white VT/VX Holden Commodore sedan which did not have registration plates.
No one was injured during the incident.
The suspect is described as being of Caucasian appearance, aged in his late 20s to early 30s, stocky build, and was wearing a black balaclava, hooded jumper and tracksuit pants. See image below.
Just after 6pm that same night, a man had his keys and wallet stolen on Goddard Drive in Salisbury Park, after being threatened by a man with a knife who later fled in a car.
The suspect and vehicle description are similar to those in the service station robbery.
The victim in the Salisbury Park robbery was not injured.
If anyone has any information about either of these robberies or they think they may know the suspect they are asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
9 January 2015 – Appeal – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Giralang
Published January 16, 2015 | ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to the aggravated robbery of a Service Station in Giralang on (Wednesday, 7 January).
About 2.45pm, a man entered the 7/11 Service station on Canopus Crescent, Giralang and threatened the attendant with a knife while demanding cash.
The attendant complied with the man’s demands handing over a sum of cash and cigarettes. The offender then fled on foot.
The man is described as being Aboriginal and Torres Islander in appearance and of solid build. He was approximately 5’11 tall (180cm) and was wearing a black hoody, black long pants, white sneakers and dark black sunglasses.
29 December 2014 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Eastern Heights
Published January 7, 2015 | Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred in Eastern Heights early this morning.
At around 2.45am, two men attended a service station on Robertson Road and threatened the attendant with a firearm, demanding cash.
The men fled the scene on foot with a sum of money and goods from the store.
No one was physically injured during the incident.
Investigations are continuing.
4 January 2015 – Armed Robbery – BP Service Station – Hilton
Published January 7, 2015 | At about 1.40am, a man armed with a crowbar and a knife entered the BP service station on Sir Donald Bradman Drive and demanded cash.
He fled with an amount of money and was last seen running behind the service station, possibly to a car.
No one was injured.
The suspect is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 180cm tall, slim build, and was wearing a black balaclava, black jacket and black shorts.
21 December 2014 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Findon
Published January 7, 2015 | Western Adelaide CIB have released CCTV images of the suspect involved in an attempt robbery at Findon this morning.
At 8.40am a man entered the Findon Road service station with his face concealed by a hat and sunglasses and demanded money from a staff member.
No weapons were sighted no one was physically injured.
The man ran off empty handed and was last seen heading south on Tweed Avenue.
The suspect was described as 172cm tall with skinny build. He was wearing a black or grey floppy hat, black sunglasses, black long-sleeve full zip jacket with a white logo on the left side of the chest, dark grey pants and dark coloured canvas shoes.
Police urge anyone who may have witnessed the incident or saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at https://sa.crimestoppers.com.au You can remain anonymous.
14 December 2014 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Richmond
Published December 18, 2014 | Just before 1.30am, a man armed with a knife entered the service station on Richmond Road and threatened staff.
The man fled on foot with an amount of cash, and was last seen running across the road.
No one was physically injured.
The suspect is described as being of Caucasian appearance, 170cm tall, slim build and dark hair. He was wearing a light coloured hooded top and grey tracksuit pants with white writing down the right leg.
16 December 2014 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Hawthorn East
Published December 18, 2014 | A robber believed to be responsible for a series of armed robberies in Melbourne’s east has struck again in Hawthorn, Burnley and Box Hill.
Investigators believe the same man is responsible for seven armed robberies over the past fortnight in Kew, Vermont, Templestowe, Mitcham, Burnley, Box Hill and Hawthorn.
The most recent incident occurred at a service station in Camberwell Road, Hawthorn East on Sunday around 10.50pm.
The man entered the premises, produced a handgun and demanded cash from the attendant before fleeing in the direction of Mayston Street.
The robber also struck at a convenience store on Swan Street on Wednesday about 12.20am, followed by another armed robbery at a service station on Canterbury Road, Box Hill shortly after at 1.10am.
During both incidents, he was wearing a blue top, grey jeans and dark-coloured boots.
The other armed robberies occurred at the following:
– a service station on Manningham Road in Lower Templestowe around 11.45pm on Monday 1 December
– a service station on Mitcham Road in Mitcham around 9pm on 27 November
– a fast food restaurant on Canterbury Road in Vermont around 9pm on 30 November
– a service station on Willsmere Road in Kew at 10.40pm on 29 November
During all of the incidents, the offender used a handgun and stole cash.
Police have released the below images of a man who they believe may be able to assist with their investigation.
The man is described as being Caucasian, aged between 40 and 50, approximately 175cm tall with a medium build.
10 December 2014 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Yeppoon
Published December 12, 2014 | Police have charged a man in relation to an armed robbery in Yeppoon yesterday afternoon.
It will be alleged at about 3.50pm the man entered a service station on Vin E Jones Memorial Drive and presented a knife while demanding money and cigarettes from the female attendant. The attendant complied and the man left the scene in a vehicle.
Witnesses at the scene obtained the registration number of this vehicle and notified police.
Police observed the vehicle a short time later on Scenic Highway. It will be further alleged that as police have attempted to intercept the vehicle near the intersection with Kinka Beach Road the driver has lost control and collided with a police vehicle.
An 18-year-old Park Avenue man was subsequently arrested and charged with one count each of armed robbery, dangerous operation of a vehicle and evade police.
The man was further charged with another count of armed robbery in relation to an alleged armed robbery of a Rockhampton grocery store in Main Street, Park Avenue just after midday on Sunday, October 7.
The man is due to appear in the Rockhampton Magistrate’s Court today.
