29 September 2018 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Lidcombe
Published October 5, 2018 | 
About 12.05am today (Saturday 29 September 2018), police were called to a service station on Joseph Street Lidcombe, after reports of an armed robbery.
A 17-year-old boy approached the counter and allegedly threatened the attendants with a replica firearm, before fleeing the scene on foot with some cash.
No injuries were reported.
Police from Auburn PAC attended and established a perimeter around the service station.
Officers from Public Order Riot Squad were nearby and arrested the boy a number of streets away.
He was taken to Auburn Police Station and charged with robbery with firearm.
He was refused bail and is due to appear in a children’s court today (Saturday 29 September 2018).
25 September 2018 – Update – Arrest – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Fortitude Valley
Published September 28, 2018 | Detectives have charged a 50-year-old Fortitude Valley man following an alleged incident at a service station earlier this morning.
Around 1.20am, the man walked onto the grounds of the Barry Parade business and placed a suspicious looking device next to a petrol pump.
He then walked inside and threatened the attendant to give him money from the cash register.
The 50-year-old man has been charged with one count each of armed robbery and bomb hoax.
He is expected to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court later this morning.
25 September 2018 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Fortitude Valley
Published September 28, 2018 | A 50-year-old Fortitude Valley man is assisting police with inquiries following an incident at a service station earlier this morning.
At around 1.20am, a man walked onto the grounds of the Barry Parade business and placed a suspicious looking device next to a petrol pump.
He then walked inside and threatened the attendant to give him money from the cash register.
The male attendant complied and it is believed the man then left in a taxi with the money and goods from the premises.
Officers located the man near the corner of Brookes Street and St Paul’s Terrace and he was taken into custody.
The Explosive Ordinance Response Team (EORT) inspected the device and declared it non-suspicious just before 5am.
Investigations into the matter are ongoing.
15 September 2018 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Warner
Published September 21, 2018 | Police are investigating after an armed man attempted to rob a service station in Warner early this morning.
Shortly after 1am the man entered the business on Old North Road and produced a small axe, demanding money.
The 18-year-old male store attendant ran out the back of the shop and locked the door.
The man then fled the scene empty-handed.
The man is described as Caucasian in appearance, aged in his late teens or early 20’s and was dressed in long dark clothing.
Anyone who may have seen the man or have further information is being urged to contact police.
6 September 2018 – Update – Arrest – Armed Robberies – Service Stations – Western Suburbs
Published September 7, 2018 | Brimbank Divisional Response Unit detectives have charged a man following a spree of attempted robberies on service stations in the western suburbs last week.
The 21-year-old Deer Park man was charged with three counts of attempted armed robbery, one count of armed robbery and one count of theft of a motor vehicle.
The charges relate to attempted armed robberies allegedly committed on three service stations on Hampshire Rd in Sunshine, Ballarat Road in Albion, Ballarat Road in Deer Park and a bottle shop on Ballarat Road in Deer Park on 31 August..
The man was remanded in custody and is expected to appear at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court later this morning.
Police are still looking for a second man.
30 August 2018 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Clontarf
Published August 31, 2018 | Police have charged a man following the alleged robbery of a service station at Clontarf overnight.
It will be alleged at 8.30pm a man entered the MacDonnell Road business and threatened a staff member with a knife while demanding cash and cigarettes.
The staff member complied, and the man left the store on foot.
Police arrested a man who was seen running on Elizabeth Avenue a short time later.
A 20-year-old Clontarf man has been charged with one count of armed robbery and appeared in the Redcliffe Magistrates Court today where he was remanded in custody to reappear again on October 18.
28 August 2018 – Update – Arrest – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Rooty Hill
Published August 31, 2018 | A man has been charged following the armed robbery of a service station in Rooty Hill at the weekend.
About 2.40am (Saturday 25 August 2018), a 28-year-old man was working at a service station on Rooty Hill Road North, when a man allegedly forced his way in by preventing the glass door from closing.
The man, who was allegedly armed with a firearm, was in company with two other men as they threatened the employee while making demands for cash and cigarettes.
The employee complied and handed the trio a sum of cash and cigarettes before they ran from the premises.
The alarm was raised and officers from Mt Druitt Police Area Command attended the scene and commenced inquiries.
About 4.40pm today, (Monday 27 August 2018), detectives arrested an 18-year-old man at a premises in Buttigieg Place, Plumpton.
He was taken to Mt Druitt Police Station where he was charged with aggravated armed robbery.
He was refused bail and will appear in Mt Druitt Local Court tomorrow (Tuesday 28 August 2018).
Investigations into the identity of the two other men continue.
19 August 2018 – Update – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Sunnybank
Published August 24, 2018 | Police investigating the armed robbery of a service station at Sunnybank on August 5 have identified a man who was the subject of an appeal for information into the matter.
Just before 11pm, a man walked into the Mains Road business armed with a knife and demanded money. He then left the premises on foot with a sum of cash and crossed Mains Road towards Mulgowie Street.
The offender is described as Caucasian, approximately 180cm tall with a slim build.
Investigations into the incident are continuing.
Police released a CCTV image of a man who may have witnessed the incident and may hold information important to investigators.
The man depicted in the image has since made contact with police and media outlets are requested to discontinue using this image in connection with this incident.
19 August 2018 – Update – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Sunnybank
Published August 24, 2018 | UPDATE: Police have made contact with the man in relation to this appeal. Photo has since been removed.
Police investigating the armed robbery of a service station at Sunnybank on August 5, have released an image of a man who may be able to assist with inquiries.
Just before 11pm, a man walked into the Mains Road business armed with a knife and demanded money. He then left the premises on foot with a sum of cash and crossed Mains Road towards Mulgowie Street.
Police believe the man pictured may have witnessed the incident and may hold information important to investigators.
He is described as Caucasian, approximately 180 centimetres tall with a slim build.
Anyone who may recognise the man is asked to contact police.
23 August 2018 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Unley
Published August 24, 2018 | Police are investigating an aggravated robbery at an Unley business this afternoon.
About 12.30pm on Thursday, 23 August a man armed with a knife entered a service station on King William Road and threatened staff, before stealing cash and cigarettes and running away from the store. A male customer was also threatened inside the store, but no-one was injured.
The suspect is described as being of Caucasian appearance, and was wearing a dark-coloured hooded jumper, a white baseball cap, sunglasses, blue jeans, blue Nike shoes and was carrying a black and white bag.
