25 August 2014 – Arrests – Armed Robberies – Service Stations – Craigieburn/St Albans
Published August 29, 2014 | 
Detectives from Brimbank Embona Taskforce have charged three teenagers following an alleged aggravated burglary and armed robbery overnight.
The first incident took place at a service station in Craigieburn just after midnight when two of the youths allegedly gained entry into the shop area by kicking in the glass entry door.
Once inside the store the youths allegedly stole a till from the counter containing an amount of cash.
A short time later the same offenders are alleged to have stolen cash and cigarettes from a service station on Kings Road, St Albans.
Three youths were later arrested in the Sunshine area with the assistance of the air-wing.
One boy, 16, from Croydon has been charged with eight armed robberies, one count of aggravated burglary and numerous counts of theft of motor vehicle.
A 16-year-old boy from Sunshine West has been charged with one count of armed robbery, one count of aggravated burglary and two counts of theft from motor vehicle.
A third boy, also 16, from Parkville, has been charged with eight counts of armed robbery, one count of aggravated burglary and two counts of theft from motor vehicle.
All three youths have been remanded into custody to appear at a Children’s court at later dates.
25 August 2014 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Newcastle
Published August 29, 2014 | Police are investigating an armed robbery in Newcastle overnight.
Just before midnight (Sunday 24 August 2014), a man entered a service station on Parry Street armed with a knife.
The man approached the attendant and demanded money, before taking money from the register.
He fled on foot and was last seen running along Denison Street.
Police were alerted and officers from Newcastle Local Area Command attended and conducted a search of the area.
An investigation into the incident is underway and police are appealing for public assistance to locate the man involved.
He’s described as being aged in his early 20s, about 183cm tall, with medium build and dark curly hair.
24 August 2014 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Kellyville
Published August 29, 2014 | Police are investigating the armed robbery of a service station in Sydney’s north-west this morning
About 5.30am (Sunday 24 August 2014), two men with their faces covered entered the station on Windsor Road, Kellyville, armed with a pistol
One of the men pointed the pistol at the 26-year-old male attendant and demanded money. The attendant complied and the men left the store with cash
Officers from The Hills Local Area Command attended and established a crime scene
An investigation is underway in an attempt to identify and locate the two men involved
The first man has been described as being aged in his mid 20s, approximately 180cm to 185cm tall, with a solid build.He was last seen wearing a fluoro yellow and dark-coloured hooded jacket, dark-coloured trousers, and black shoes with white solesThe second man has been described as being aged in his mid 20s, approximately 170cm to 175cm tall, with a thin build.He was last seen wearing a black cap, a black or dark blue jacket, a dark-coloured hooded jumper underneath, tan-coloured trousers, and white shoes.
23 August 2014 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Towradgi
Published August 29, 2014 | Police are investigating after the armed robbery of a service station at Towradgi, near Wollongong, last night.
About 9.45pm (Friday 22 August 2014), a man entered the service station on Pioneer Road and threatened the attendant with a firearm, demanding cash.
After taking money from the cashier, the man fled to a waiting car, described as a silver coloured Subaru sedan. The vehicle was last seen heading north along Pioneer Road.
The attendant was not injured in the robbery and notified police who attended a short time later.
A crime scene was established and examined by forensic specialists.
Officers from Wollongong Local Area Command are now investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and are appealing for assistance from the public.
The man has been described as being of Caucasian appearance, aged 30-40, about 170-175cm with a medium build and a light brown moustache.
He was wearing a black hooded jumper, sunglasses, blue jeans and dark coloured shoes at the time.
17 August 2014 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Rochedale South
Published August 22, 2014 | Police are investigating the attempted armed robbery of a service station at Rochedale South early this morning. Around 4.30am, two males approached the Rochedale Road store on foot and shouted for the door to be opened.
The attendant observed the males were armed and had their faces covered and declined to open the doors. The two then began to strike at the doors, cracking the glass before fleeing the store on foot in a westerly direction.
Police have released images of the two males they would like to speak to in relation to the incident.
The first male is described as being aged in his mid to late teens with a skinny build. He was wearing a black hooded jumper over his head with a white beanie and a cap with a red brim.
He had a white cloth concealing his face, was wearing black track pants, dark sandshoes and gloves and was carrying an axe.
The second male is described as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander in appearance, aged in his mid to late teens with a skinny build. He was wearing a black hooded jumper with white lettering on the sleeves and a black cloth covering his face. He was also wearing black gloves, red shorts, white socks and sneakers. He also had a white and black environmental bag around his neck.
17 August 2014 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Eight Mile Plains
Published August 22, 2014 | Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred earlier this morning.
Around 4.50am, a man has entered a service station on Logan Road and produced a small axe.
The man has made demands for cash, and the attendant has complied and handed him the till.
The man has then fled the business and was last seen getting into a blue sedan.
The man was last seen wearing dark clothing.
Investigations are continuing.
19 August 2014 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Goulburn
Published August 22, 2014 | Police are appealing for public assistance following an armed robbery at Goulburn overnight.
Just after 10pm (Monday 18 August 2014), a man walked into a service station on Goldsmith Street armed with a knife.
The armed man approached the attendant, a 26-year-old man, threatening him while demanding money.
He fled with cash and police were alerted.
Officers from The Hume Local Area Command attended and established a crime scene.
Police are appealing for public assistance in an attempt to identify and locate the man involved.
He’s described as being of Caucasian appearance, approximately 175cm to 180cm tall, and was wearing a black hooded jumper over a grey shirt, blue or grey pants and black shoes.
12 August 2014 – Arrest – 5 Armed Robberies – Video Outlets, Beauty Salon, Liquor Shop, Service Station – Para Hills
Published August 15, 2014 | A man has been arrested for five counts of aggravated robbery following a crimes series last week.
On Wednesday evening 6 August, the man allegedly robbed two video outlets at Para Vista and Fairview Park, a beauty salon at Ridgehaven and a liquor shop at Parafield Gardens.
The man has also been arrested over an aggravated robbery on a Para Hills service station on Tuesday 5 August.
The 34-year-old man from Elizabeth was arrested this afternoon by Detectives from Holden Hill and Elizabeth CIB who formed Operation Mitre investigating the series of robberies.
The man is being charged with five counts of aggravated robbery and will be remanded in custody to appear in the Elizabeth Magistrates Court tomorrow.
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10 August 2014 – Arrest – Armed Robberies – Supermarket/Service Stations – Braddon
Published August 15, 2014 | ACT Policing has arrested a 38-year-old Ainslie man for robbing three stores in Braddon on Saturday night (9 August).
About 8.15pm the man entered a supermarket in the Canberra Centre on Bunda Street, stealing a multipack of matches and attempting to take money from the till.
At about 8.20pm, a man matching the same description entered a service station on Lonsdale Street and threatened the cashier with a syringe, leaving the store with a sum of money.
CCTV footage was obtained and a detailed description of the man was circulated to police.
At 12.45am on Sunday (10 August), the same man allegedly entered another service station on Lonsdale Street threatening the attendant with a syringe. After the attendant failed to open the till, the man jumped the counter and stole sunglasses, tobacco and mobile phones. The man left on a bicycle with a second man who waited outside on a second bike.
The man was arrested by police at about 1.55am in Kanangra Court with the stolen items in his possession.
He was transported to the Watch House and charged with multiple offences including aggravated robbery with offensive weapon and theft.
He will appear in the ACT Magistrates Court on Monday (11 August) where bail will be opposed
11 August 2014 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Charmhaven
Published August 15, 2014 | Police are appealing for information following an armed robbery in Charmhaven yesterday.
About 10.45am (Sunday 10 August 2014), a man entered a service station on the Pacific Highway, armed with a handgun.
Police have been told the armed man threatened a female attendant, demanding cash.
He fled the scene a short time later with cash. No one was injured during the incident.
Officers attached to Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command attended and established a crime scene.
As they continue to investigate the incident, police wish to speak to a man who may be able to assist with their inquiries.
He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 40-50 years old, 170cm tall, of medium build and with grey chin stubble.
The man was seen wearing a white polo shirt, royal blue shorts, running shoes with pink laces, a dark brown beanie and dark sunglasses.
