Police are searching for a man following the armed robbery of a service station at Mayfield last week (Friday 3 January 2014)
About 9.25pm a man armed entered the service station on Maitland Road.
The man allegedly threatened the 38-year-old attendant with a gun before demanding cash.
He then fled the scene.
Police from Newcastle Local area Command attended the scene and a crime scene was established and examined by specialist officers.
Inquiries into the incident are continuing and police are appealing for public assistance to identify and locate the man involved.
The man was wearing a light coloured bandana covering the lower half of his face and was last seen fleeing the scene towards Frith Street, Mayfield.
Police from Sutherland Local Area Command have arrested two men following an armed robbery at a service station in Sydney’s south overnight.
About 10.20pm (Monday 6 January, 2014), two men entered a service station on the Princes Highway, Kirrawee, allegedly armed with knives and a baton.
Police will allege they threatened a male employee, demanding money from the cash register.
The employee complied and handed over a sum of cash before the two men left the premises, allegedly getting into a silver BMW.
Police were called and an investigation was immediately commenced.
Officers patrolling the area located a silver BMW heading north on New Illawarra Road, Lucus Heights.
The vehicle was pulled over and the two occupants, aged 23 and 26, were searched.
Officers will allege they located an amount of cash, an extendable baton and clothes in the vehicle.
The men were arrested and taken to Sutherland Police Station where they are expected to be charged.
Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred earlier this morning in Harristown, Toowoomba.
At around 4.20am, a man entered a service station on West Street, where he produced a knife and made demands for cash.
The attendant complied and gave the man a sum of cash. He then fled the scene on-foot and was last seen on West Street.
The attendant wasn’t physically injured as a result.
The man was seen wearing a black hooded-jumper, black pants and running shoes.
Investigations are continuing.
Detectives from Brimbank Embona are appealing for witnesses following an armed robbery at a service station in Kealba last Friday.
Police have been told two men armed with a spear gun and an axe entered the service station on Sunshine Avenue at 4.20am.
The offenders forced the attendant into the rear office before stealing a large quantity of cigarettes and the cash drawer.
The offenders fled the scene in a vehicle that was waiting in Sunshine Avenue.
The first offender is described as Caucasian, approximately 180cm tall, thin build, and wearing dark clothing and his face covered with some sort of balaclava.
The second offender is described as Caucasian, approximately 175cm tall, solid build, about 20-25yrs of age and wearing a brown hoodie and grey track pants.
Police want to hear from anyone who saw a vehicle acting suspiciously in the vicinity on Friday morning
Police from Cabramatta Local Area Command are investigating an attempted robbery and an actual armed robbery at two service stations’ in Lansvale overnight.
About 1am (Tuesday 10 December, 2013), a group of men attempted to enter a service station on the Hume Highway, one armed with a firearm and another with a baseball bat.
The attendant refused to open the door and the group left without gaining access.
About ten minutes later, and about 400 meters down the road, a group of men entered a second service station, one armed with a firearm.
They entered the shop and threatened the male attendant, grabbing an amount of cash from the till and cigarettes, before running from the premises.
The attendant was not hurt during the robbery which is now being investigated by Cabramatta detectives.
At the time of both robberies, the group of men were said to be dressed in black clothing and had their faces covered.
Detectives will investigate the suspected link between the two robberies.
A man and a woman have been charged over an alleged attempted armed robbery in Liverpool yesterday.
About 12.30am (Sunday 8 December 2013), a 30-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman entered a service station on Hoxton Park Road, allegedly armed with a knife.
They allegedly demanded cash before fleeing the scene empty handed.
Police attended; however were unable to locate the pair.
Around 5.30am, police were called to reports of two people attempting to break into a vehicle on Rosehill Close, Casula.
Police attended a short time later, stopped the man and woman and searched them.
Police found and seized items allegedly stolen from the vehicle, as well as a balaclava and a knife.
The pair was arrested at the scene and taken to Liverpool Police Station, where they were charged with attempted robbery and steal from motor vehicle.
They were refused bail, to appear at Liverpool Local Court today (Monday 9 December 2013).
Police are appealing for witnesses after an armed robbery in Sydney’s south west, early this morning.
About 12.50am (Sunday 8 December 2013), two people with their faces covered have entered a service station on Hoxton Park Road, Lurnea, threatened the attendant with a knife and demanded cash.
The attendant, a 22-year-old man, refused and the two people ran away down Calabro Avenue, empty handed.
The attendant contacted police and officers from Liverpool Local Area Command attended, commencing an investigation and established a crime scene.
The attendant was uninjured as a result of the incident.
Officers would like to speak to two people who may be able to assist with their inquiries.
One is described as a man, Caucasian appearance, about 170 tall, wearing a green hoodie and tracksuit pants.
The second person, described as a woman, Caucasian appearance, about 160 tall, slim build wearing a dark hoodie and tracksuit pants.
Anyone who was in the area at the time of the incident or witnessed suspicious behaviour is asked to come forward and contact police.
Police are investigating after a man attempted to rob a service station at Woodridge last night.
Around 9.55pm a man walked up to the locked doors of the Compton Road business and indicated he wanted to enter. The male attendant signaled for the man to remove a motorcycle helmet at which point the man produced a handgun.
The attendant immediately sought refuge in a rear area of the store with the man running off after he was unable to gain entry.
No one was physically injured during the incident.
The man is described as Caucasian, 170cm tall, of average build and was wearing a grey hooded jumper, grey jeans, white shoes, gloves and a motorcycle helmet.
Police have released images of a many that may be able to assist with their enquiries following an armed robbery in Beenleigh on November 30.
Two men have entered a service station around midnight on Logan River Road and one of the men has produced a knife and demanded cash.
The attendant has complied, and the men have then left the business
Police would like anyone who knows this man or any information that may be able to assist with their investigation to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Police are investigating the armed robbery of a service station that occurred overnight in Beenleigh.
Around midnight, two men have entered the business on Logan River Road and one has produced a knife and taken cash from the register.
The two men have then left the business on foot.
The attendant has not been physically injured as a result of the robbery.
The first man is described as being Caucasian or Pacific Islander in appearance, of a slim build and had short brown hair.
The second man is described as having a solid build.
Investigations are continuing.