27 October 2013 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Seaford
Published October 28, 2013 | 
Police are investigating the armed robbery of a service station on Commercial Road, Seaford where CCTV images have caught the suspect woman in the act. Earlier this afternoon just after 6.30pm a woman dressed in dark clothing approached the counter and demanded money to be handed over, she left with an amount of cash and some goods. Three CCTV images have been provided to help the local community identify this robber especially those that were in the area at the time and may have been in the store during the incident to come forward and help South Coast Detectives with any additional information. The woman is described as being in her mid 20’s of Caucasian appearance with a medium to stocky build, she wore black tracksuit pants, a baggy black jumper, and a black t-shirt wrapped around her hair. – See more at: http://www.sapolicenews.com.au/more-news/18483-seaford-service-station-robbed-.html#sthash.6JoZP9eM.dpuf
23 October 2013 – Armed Robbery – Petrol Station – Salisbury
Published October 28, 2013 | Police are investigating an aggravated robbery at a Woolworths Petrol Station in Salisbury this afternoon. Just before 3.30pm, a man armed with a knife entered the Salisbury petrol station, threatened staff and demanded money. The suspect fled empty handed, last seen running down James Lane. No one was physically injured during the robbery. The suspect is described as a man in his 20’s, with a tanned complextion, 160cm tall, medium build, wearing a dark cap, grey hooded jumper with yellow writing and dark sunglasses. – See more at: http://www.sapolicenews.com.au/more-news/18362-service-station-robbery-salisbury.html#sthash.1XIe6eNI.dpuf
28 October 2013 – Arrest – Armed Robberies – Service Stations – Granville/Lansvale/Ermington
Published October 28, 2013 | Police have arrested a man in relation to three alleged armed robberies across Sydney yesterday.
About 6.20am (Sunday 27 October 2013), a man entered a service station on Parramatta Road at Granville and allegedly threatened a staff member with a knife.
The man fled the location in a vehicle a short time later with cash and cigarettes. No one was injured during the incident.
Officers attached to Rosehill Local Area Command attended and launched an investigation.
A crime scene was established at the location and examined by specialist forensic officers and detectives.
Just before 10am, a console operator was allegedly threatened by a man with a screwdriver at a service station on the Hume Highway in Lansvale.
The man demanded cash and cigarettes before driving away from the location.
Police from Cabramatta Local Area Command attended and established a crime scene, which was later examined by forensic specialists. No one was injured during the alleged robbery.
During the early afternoon, the armed man also allegedly threatened another staff member at an Ermington service station on Victoria Road.
The staff member was not injured and the man fled the location in a vehicle, with cash and cigarettes.
Rosehill police were alerted and attended the location, where they established a crime scene.
Following inquiries, police arrested a 22-year-old Merrylands man in a vehicle on Good Street at Granville, about 10.30pm last night (Sunday 27 October 2013).
The man was taken to Parramatta Police Station, where he is currently assisting detectives with their inquiries.
While investigations into the incidents are continuing, police expect a number of charged to be laid.
27 October 2013 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Bomaderry
Published October 28, 2013 | Police are appealing for information following the armed robbery of a service station in the Shoalhaven area.
About 9.40pm yesterday (Saturday 26 October 2013), a man, described as being only of Caucasian appearance, entered the petrol station on the Princes Highway, Bomaderry, armed with a pistol
The man, who had his face concealed, threatened the male staff member with the gun and demanded cash.
He then ran from the store with money from the till, and police were alerted.
The employee was not injured during the incident.
Officers from Shoalhaven Local Area Command attended a short time later and secured a crime scene that was examined by forensic specialists.
Investigations are continuing and anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact police.
25 October 2013 – Arrests – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Wyong
Published October 28, 2013 | Two teenage boys will face court following an alleged armed robbery last month.
About 12.40am on Saturday 14 September 2013, two males entered a service station on The Pacific Highway, Wyong, where they allegedly threatened the male employee with a knife before stealing cash and running from the store.
Police were alerted and attended the scene, commencing investigations into the incident.
The employee, aged 21, did not suffer any injuries.
Following inquiries into the incident, police arrested a 15-year-old boy at Tamworth today (Friday 25 October 2013).
The teenager was taken to Tamworth Police Station where he was charged with armed robbery and armed robbery with an offensive weapon.
He was given conditional bail and will appear in court on Thursday 14 November 2013.
A 16-year-old boy was also arrested by police in relation to this incident on Wednesday 2 October 2013.
He is due to appear in court on Monday 4 November 2013.
23 October 2013 – Charges Laid – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Emerton
Published October 28, 2013 | Police from Mount Druitt Local Area Command have charged a man following an alleged armed robbery at a service station at Emerton.
Shortly before 2am today (Wednesday 23 October 2013), a man walked into the service station on Popendetta Road, armed with a weapon.
He allegedly threatened the 21-year-old male employee and demanded cash.
The man took cash before fleeing.
A short time later, police arrested a 24-year-old man at Mt Druitt Railway Station and took him to Mt Druitt Police Station, where he was charged with armed robbery.
He was refused bail and appeared at Mt Druitt Local Court today (Wednesday 23 October 2013), where he was again refused bail to appear at Penrith Local Court on Friday 1 November 2013.
16 October 2013 – Armed Robberies – Service Stations – Mansfield Park/Paralowie
Published October 18, 2013 | Police will consider any possible links following two aggravated robberies at service stations early this morning.
The first was at 4.20am when a woman entered the Coles Express on Grand Junction Road at Mansfield Park and threatened staff.
She stated she had a firearm in her pocket but no weapon was sighted.
She stole a small amount of cash and fled on foot.
The offender is described as being aged in her late teens early 20’s and wearing a light coloured hooded top with a pink addidas logo on the front and black leggings as shown in the image from CCTV security vision.
An hour later, a woman entered the Caltex on Waterloo Corner Road, Paralowie.
She threatened staff demanding cash and allegedly armed with scissors.
She too fled on foot.
She is described as wearing a light grey hooded top with a logo on the front.
If anyone saw either robbery, the offenders running off or if they have any information that may assist police, they are asked to call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or online www.sa.crimestoppers.com.au
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17 October 2013 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Clayton South
Published October 18, 2013 | Detectives from Kingston Crime Investigation Unit are asking for public assistance to help solve an armed robbery which occurred at a Clayton South service station last night.
Investigators have been told a man armed with a knife entered the Centre Road business around 10pm.
He grabbed the lone male attendant by the wrist, led him to the counter and demanded cash.
The attendant complied and the offender left the store.
He was last seen headed south on James Street.
Police have released an image and CCTV footage of a man that they believe may be able to assist with their enquires.
7 October 2013 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Penshurst
Published October 11, 2013 | Police are appealing for information followed an armed robbery at a Penshurst service station overnight.
About 2.20am (Monday 7 October 2013), a man parked his vehicle at the Forest Road service station, before threatening the attendant with a knife and demanding cash.
The man fled the location a short time later with a sum of money and was last seen driving north on Forest Road.
No one was injured during the incident.
Officers attached to Hurstville Local Area Command attended and launched an investigation.
A crime scene was also established at the location and will be examined by specialist forensic officers and detectives.
Police would now like to speak to a man who they believe may be able to assist with their inquiries.
He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, 25-30 years of age, about 170cm tall, with short hair and a beard. He was last seen wearing a light blue hooded jumper.
The man was also seen driving a dark-coloured car, bearing registration plates similar to BT86BA.
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information that could assist detectives is urged to come forward.
5 October 2013 – Armed Robbery – Petrol Station – Greenacre
Published October 11, 2013 | Police are investigating the armed robbery of a petrol station at Greenacre early this morning.
About 3:05am, Saturday 5 October 2013, a male wearing sunglasses and a “Chicago Bears” American football jersey entered the petrol station on Roberts Road.
The male who was armed with a nail gun approached the counter and threatened the console operator.
He demanded and was handed an amount of cash.
The male was last seen running from the service station in a northerly direction on Roberts Road.
Police from Bankstown Local Area Command were called and attended the petrol station.
A search of the area was conducted with the assistance of the Dog Squad however the male was unable to be located.
Detectives are now investigating the robbery and are looking for a male who has been described as Caucasian appearance, with an obese build.
