5 August 2013 – Update – CCTV Release – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Seven Hills
Published August 12, 2013 | 
Police have released CCTV images as part of investigations into the armed robbery of a service station at Seven Hills last week.
About 2.35am on Thursday 1 August 2013, a male armed with a knife entered the premise on the Prospect Highway.
He threatened staff with the weapon and demanded money.
The male obtained a number of mobile phones, but no cash was accessed. He then fled through a window in the administration office.
Police were contacted and immediately attended the location establishing a crime scene, which was examined by the Forensic Armed Robbery Unit. A search of the area, was conducted, with the assistance of a police dog, however the male was not located.
Detectives from Blacktown Local Area Command are continuing investigations into the robbery and have released closed-circuit television images of a man who may be able to assist with inquires.
The man depicted in the footage is described as being of Caucasian appearance with a pale complexion, thin build, brown hair and wearing a dark coloured hooded jumper and dark coloured back pack
5 August 2013 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Balgownie
Published August 12, 2013 | Police are appealing for information after the armed robbery of a service station north of Wollongong last night.
About 9.45pm (Sunday 4 August 2013), a man armed with a knife entered the business on Balgownie Road, Balgownie.
He walked behind the counter and approached the 26-year-old male cashier.
The man took cash and cigarettes before leaving the premises on foot.
The cashier was not injured during the incident.
Police attended and established a crime scene.
Officers and a police dog searched the area, but did not locate the man.
Detectives from Wollongong Local Area Command are continuing investigations into the robbery, and would like to speak with a man who may be able to assist with their inquiries.
He is described only as being of Caucasian appearance, 180cm tall, and with a solid build. At the time of the incident, the man was wearing a black hooded jumper and blue tracksuit pants.
1 August 2013 – Update – CCTV Released – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Maroochydore
Published August 2, 2013 | Police investigating the robbery of a service station at Maroochydore earlier this week have released CCTV footage of the incident.
Just after 6am on Monday a man entered the Sugar Road business before threatening a male employee and demanding money from the till.
The attendant complied with his demands and the man left the store with a sum of cash. He was last seen walking towards Maude Street.
The man is described as being aged in his late 20s, Caucasian in appearance with an average build and short sandy blonde hair.
Anyone who may recognise the man or have any information which could assist investigators is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
27 July 2013 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Maroochydore
Published August 2, 2013 | Police are investigating after a service station was robbed this morning at Maroochydore.
Around 6am a man entered the Sugar Road store and threatened the male attendant, demanding money.
After taking a quantity of cash the man left the store.
No weapon was involved.
The attendant, a 60-year-old man, was not physically harmed during the robbery.
The man is described as being of Caucasian appearance, 175cm tall and average build. He was wearing a black t-shirt, black trousers and black shoes.
30 July 2013 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Chirnside Park
Published August 2, 2013 | Police have released an image of a man they wish to speak with following an armed robbery in Chirnside Park overnight.
Around 12.10am a man has entered a service station on Maroondah Highway and approached the two male attendants.
It is believed he was armed with a small axe and has threatened them, then made a demand for cash.
After being given a quantity of money the man then left the store, walking west then turning north along Old Melbourne Road.
The attendants were not injured during the incident.
Detectives from Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit are investigating the incident and have released images of a man they wish to speak with.
He is described as being in his early 20s, medium height, slim build and perceived to be of Caucasian appearance.
At the time of the incident he was wearing a flannel jacket, black skinny jeans and lace up work boots.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppers.com.au
Natalie Webster Media Officer VP28883/2013
29 July 2013 – Appeal – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Traralgon
Published August 2, 2013 | Detectives from Latrobe Crime Investigation Unit are appealing for public assistance following an armed robbery in Traralgon earlier this month.
Around 2.45am on Monday, 8 July an unidentified male has entered the United Service Station on the Princes Highway and approached the attendant.
The male has then produced a knife and made a demand for cash.
The attendant has retreated into a storage room before the male grabbed the till and cash tray.
The attendant was uninjured and the male left the store on foot, heading east toward Whittakers Road.
Police have released a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak with in relation to the incident.
Investigators are keen to hear from anyone who can provide information regarding the identity of the male or with further knowledge of the incident.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppers.com.au
Natalie Webster Media Officer VP6698/2013
25 July 2013 – Armed Robbery – Petrol Station – Humpty Doo
Published July 26, 2013 | Police are calling on assistance from the public in relation to an armed robbery of a petrol station in Humpty Doo last night.
Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Bland from Strike Force Trident, said a man, wearing a balaclava, attended United Petroleum on the Arnhem Highway at around 8:30pm, armed with a machete.
“The man ushered a staff member back inside and demanded cash,” Detective Senior Sergeant Bland said.
“He obtained a small quantity of cash and fled the store into neighbouring bushland.
“The man is described to be of Caucasian appearance, approximately 157cm tall and of solid build. At the time of the event he was wearing blue jeans, a long sleeved green work shirt and a black balaclava with a white skull logo on the front.
22 July 2013 – Ram Raids – ATM Petrol Station/Country Club – Amaroo/Yowani
Published July 26, 2013 | ACT Policing is investigating two north side ram raids which occurred last night (Sunday 21 July).
About 10.30pm thieves reversed a car into the United Petrol Station in Amaroo in what is believed to be an unsuccessful attempt to steal an ATM.
Then at about 11.40pm police were notified by the security of Yowani Country Club of damage to the front entrance of the club. CCTV footage showed a dark coloured station wagon reverse several times into the front doors. A person then briefly approach the ATM, turned and got back in the car and drove away.
24 July 2013 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Penshurst
Published July 26, 2013 | Police are appealing for information following an armed robbery in Penshurst this morning.
About 1.35am today (Wednesday 24 July 2013), two men entered a service station on Forest Road, Penshurst, and threatened an employee with a knife.
The men demanded money and then ran from the area.
Police were called to the scene and a crime scene was established shortly after.
There were no injuries.
Police also conducted a patrol of the area; however they were not able to locate the offenders.
Officers continue to investigate the incident and would like to speak to two men in relation to the incident.
The first man is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 175cm tall and wearing dark clothing.
The second man is also described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 180cm tall and wearing dark clothing.
Both men are described as being aged in their 20s
15 July 2013 – Ram Raid – Petrol Theft – Service Station – Belmont
Published July 19, 2013 | Police have released images of a man who may be able to assist with their investigations into a stealing incident, and the wilful damage of a Belmont service station this morning.
Around 1.40am two men attended a London Road service station and, after filling the car with petrol, one man entered the business.
The store attendant de-activated the automatic doors when the man attempted to leave without paying for a quantity of petrol and goods.
A second man then drove the car into the front doors causing substantial damage.
The two men were last seen in a white Mitsubishi utility with Queensland registration 406MTO.
No one was physically injured during the incident.
One man is described as being Caucasian in appearance, with a slim build, 20 to 30 years of age, black hair and a black beard. He was wearing shorts, joggers and a jacket.
The second man is described as Caucasian in appearance and was wearing a black jumper.
Police investigations are continuing.
