28 October 2018 – Arrest – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Caboolture
Published November 1, 2018 | 
Police have charged a 31-year-old Little Mountain man with 10 offences including armed robbery and dangerous driving after a car was allegedly stolen from a Caboolture petrol station overnight by a man armed with a firearm.
Around 00:20am this morning a man attended a Pumicestone Road service station and allegedly attempted to gain entry to a parked car, damaging the passenger side door in his attempt.
He then spotted a man standing next to a nearby vehicle and approached him. Police will allege the man jumped into the passenger’s side of the vehicle, produced a firearm and demanded the other man get into the vehicle and drive.
The victim, a 47-year-old from Deception Bay refused and fled on foot.
The man had difficulties with the manual vehicle, grinding the gears and crashing it into bollards at the service station as he drove off.
Police, having been called to the alleged armed robbery, were on the scene as the vehicle exited the service station.
The vehicle failed to stop for police and a pursuit was commenced.
Police pursued the vehicle to Toorbul, with the man driving off a small embankment and into
shallow water on the Esplanade.
Following a stand-off with officers the man surrendered his firearm and was taken into custody.
He has been denied police bail and is due to appear in the Caboolture Magistrates Court tomorrow
charged with two counts of unlawful use of a motor vehicle and one count each of armed
robbery, unlawful possession of a category B firearm which was used to commit an indictable
offence, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, evade police, burglary, receiving tainted property,
attempted unlawful use of a motor vehicle, and wilful damage.
27 October 2018 – Update – Arrest – Armed Robberies – Shops/Service Stations – Northern Suburbs
Published November 1, 2018 | A woman has been arrested following a series of four robberies on shops and service stations in the northern suburbs over the last four weeks.
Police will allege between Friday 28 September and Thursday 25 October, the woman stole grocery items from shops and service stations and when approached by store security or staff members, produced a syringe and threatened that person.
- 28 September – supermarket at Parabanks Salisbury
- 8 October – variety shop at Hollywood Plaza Salisbury Downs
- 24 October – service station Commercial Road Salisbury
- 25 October – service station Salisbury Highway Salisbury
The suspect also allegedly threatened a store security officer with a syringe at a supermarket at Hollywood Plaza on 11 September.
Last night on Friday 26 October, Detectives from Northern District CIB investigating the crime series, located and arrested the woman after she was identified from store CCTV vision.
The 24-year-old woman of no fixed place was charged four counts of aggravated robbery and one count of aggravated assault. She has been refused police bail and will appear in the Elizabeth Magistrates Court on Monday 29 October.
There were no physical injuries to any person during any of the robberies.
26 October 2018 – Update – Arrest – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Bridgewater
Published November 1, 2018 | Police have this afternoon charged a 24-year-old Bridgewater man with Armed Robbery following an incident at the United Service Station on Green Point Road in Bridgewater around 11.25pm last night.
He was detained to appear before an out-of-ours session at the Hobart Magistrates Court tonight.
26 October 2018 – Arrest – Armed Robberies – Fast Food Restaurant/Service Station – Enfield/Bankstown
Published November 1, 2018 | A teenager will face court today charged over several alleged armed robberies in Sydney’s inner west earlier this year.
Detectives from the State Crime Command’s Robbery and Serious Crime Squad formed Strike Force Sunot to investigate four armed robberies allegedly committed in Balmain, Rozelle, Leichhardt and Burwood between 12.30am and 1.30am on Saturday 27 January 2018.
It will be alleged in court a boy travelled to each location in a Subaru Tribeca, which had been stolen from outside a home in Rydalmere on Friday 26 January 2018.
During one of the alleged robberies, a 22-year-old man was threatened at knife-point on Marmaduke Street, Burwood, before he was knocked to the ground and assaulted.
A phone, cash, a wallet and personal identification were allegedly stolen during these robberies.
The credit cards were then allegedly used at a fast food restaurant on Liverpool Road, Enfield, and a service station on Stacey Street, Bankstown.
Following inquiries, a 17-year-old boy was issued a court attendance notice for two counts of assault with intent to rob armed with an offensive weapon, aggravated robbery, robbery armed with offensive weapon, dishonestly obtain property by deception, and knowingly be carried in stolen conveyance.
The boy remains in custody and will appear before a children’s court today (Friday 26 October 2018).
25 October – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Crestmead
Published October 26, 2018 | Police are investigating the armed robbery of a service station which occurred at Crestmead yesterday afternoon.
Around 1.45pm two men entered the Burnstead Road business, one armed with a knife.
The men threatened a 26-year-old female attendant and demanded money.
The attendant complied, and the men then fled the service station, leaving the scene in a stolen vehicle, which was being driven by a third man.
One man is described as 180cm tall with a slim build, heavily tanned, wearing a black shirt, long black shorts, black shoes and a dark face covering.
The second man is described as 180cm tall with a slim build, cream or beige shorts, dark shirt, white shoes with dark socks with a white face covering.
The stolen vehicle is a silver Ford Fiesta sedan, bearing Queensland registration 553YJC.
Police are appealing to any members of the public who may have been in the area at the time, or who may have dash cam vision to contact police.
Police have released footage of two men who may be able to assist with their enquiries.
Police are urging anyone who recognises the men or car in this vision to come forward.
26 October 2018 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Bridgewater
Published October 26, 2018 | Police are investigating an armed robbery at a United Service Station in Bridgewater overnight.
“Around 11:25pm last night, police responded to an armed robbery at the United Service Station on Green Point Road in Bridgewater,” said Detective Acting Inspector Ben Duffey.
“The offender, described as a man wearing dark clothing and a black face mask, entered the service station armed with a knife and demanded an amount of money from the attendant. He was provided with an amount of money before fleeing the scene, running towards Scott Road.
“Members from Glenorchy and Bridgewater CIB have launched an extensive investigation in relation to this robbery to identify, arrest and charge the man responsible.
“Tasmania Police are committed to utilising numerous resources to identify, arrest and charge offenders who commit serious crimes within the community, including this robbery.”
The service station attendant was not physically injured during the robbery, however is obviously shaken. At the time there was a female customer present in the store who was not physically injured.
Police would like to hear from anyone with information in relation to the robbery, or who saw a man wearing dark clothing acting suspiciously in the area of Green Point Road, Scott Road and the East Derwent Highway, Bridgewater around 11.25pm last night.
26 October 2018 – Update – Arrest – Multiple Armed Robberies – Fast Food/Service Station – Inner West Sydney
Published October 26, 2018 | A teenager will face court today charged over several alleged armed robberies in Sydney’s inner west earlier this year.
Detectives from the State Crime Command’s Robbery and Serious Crime Squad formed Strike Force Sunot to investigate four armed robberies allegedly committed in Balmain, Rozelle, Leichhardt and Burwood between 12.30am and 1.30am on Saturday 27 January 2018.
It will be alleged in court a boy travelled to each location in a Subaru Tribeca, which had been stolen from outside a home in Rydalmere on Friday 26 January 2018.
During one of the alleged robberies, a 22-year-old man was threatened at knife-point on Marmaduke Street, Burwood, before he was knocked to the ground and assaulted.
A phone, cash, a wallet and personal identification were allegedly stolen during these robberies.
The credit cards were then allegedly used at a fast food restaurant on Liverpool Road, Enfield, and a service station on Stacey Street, Bankstown.
Following inquiries, a 17-year-old boy was issued a court attendance notice for two counts of assault with intent to rob armed with an offensive weapon, aggravated robbery, robbery armed with offensive weapon, dishonestly obtain property by deception, and knowingly be carried in stolen conveyance.
The boy remains in custody and will appear before a children’s court today (Friday 26 October 2018).
23 October 2018 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – The Gap
Published October 25, 2018 | A man is assisting police with their inquiries following the armed robbery of Waterworks Road service station at The Gap.
Initial information indicates around 1.20am a metal pole was allegedly used to threaten an employee before the alleged offender made off with a sum of money, fleeing in an allegedly stolen white Ford Focus hatchback.
An attempt was made to intercept the vehicle however it was discontinued due to concerns for the safety of the public.
Police deployed a tyre deflation device (TDD) at Windsor however the driver drove around the TDD.
Shortly after, officers deployed another TDD on Gympie Road, Chermside which was successful.
The man continued to drive on deflated tyres before abandoning the car in a yard on Gympie Road, Aspley.
He then allegedly assaulted and threatened several residents with two people treated for minor injuries.
The Police Dog Squad tracked the man before locating him hiding under a house where he allegedly assaulted two officers and a police dog during his arrest.
The man was bitten by a police dog during the arrest and was taken to hospital for treatment. The dog and the officer did not receive any serious injuries.
Investigations are continuing into possible links with other offences in the south east corner.
Police would like to speak to anyone who has dashcam footage of a white Ford Focus XR5 Turbo hatch in the Brisbane area after midnight.
Investigations are continuing.
22 October 2018 – Update – Arrest – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Meridan Plains
Published October 25, 2018 | Detectives have charged a man following the alleged armed robbery of a Meridan Plains service station and another attempted armed robbery in Caloundra over the weekend.
It is alleged that shortly before 8pm on October 20 a man entered a service station on Parklands Boulevard and produced a weapon similar to a taser before demanding a female staff member hand over cash from the till.
The staff member compiled with the man’s demands before he allegedly stole a wallet from one of two customers inside at the time.
He then fled the business on foot.
It is further alleged that at about 12.10am on October 21, a business owner was confronted by a man holding a weapon similar to a taser as he left work on Mayes Avenue.
The man then allegedly assaulted the victim, striking him on the head, and demanded he hand over cash, before the victim fled the scene.
No property was taken during the alleged incident.
Ongoing investigations resulted in Sunshine Coast police today arresting a 31-year-old Tanawha man.
He has been charged with two counts each of armed robbery and attempted armed robbery and is due to appear in Maroochydore Magistrates Court tomorrow (October 23).
21 October 2018 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Meridian Plains
Published October 25, 2018 | Detectives investigating the armed robbery of a service station at Meridian Plains overnight have released CCTV images and footage of a man they believe can assist with their inquiries.
Shortly before 8pm a man entered the business on Parklands Boulevard and produced a conducted energy weapon before demanding a female staff member hand over cash from the till.
The staff member compiled with the man’s demands before he stole the wallet from one of two customers inside at the time.
He then fled the business on foot.
The female staff member and two customers were not physically injured during the robbery.
The armed man is described as Caucasian, with a tanned complexion, proportionate build, blue eyes and a black ink tattoo on the top of his left hand.
He was last seen wearing a black long hoodie with white emblem on the left side of his chest and white writing down the right arm sleeve.
Investigations are continuing.
