24 March 2019 – Armed Robbery – Chemist – Blakeview
Published April 1, 2019 | 
Police investigating a robbery at a Blakeview chemist yesterday and have released images of the suspect.
Just before 4.30pm on Saturday 23 March, a man entered the pharmacy at Blakes Crossing Shopping Centre on Main Terrace, Blakeview and handed the staff member a note containing threats and demands.
A staff member handed over a quantity of medication and the man left. No one was physically injured during the robbery.
Police searched the area but did not locate the suspect, who is described as a man of Caucasian appearance, slim build, with brown hair and facial hair. He was wearing a green cap, fluoro yellow high-vis long sleeved hoodie and glasses.u
19 February 2019 – Update – Appeal – CCTV Released – Armed Robbery – Chemist – Para Hills
Published February 22, 2019 | Police investigating robbery last month at Para Hills have released images of the suspect.
Just after 9am on Saturday 26 January, the suspect entered the United Chemist on Bridge Road and handed the staff member note containing threats and demands.
The suspect then went behind the counter and stole a quantity of medication before leaving. No one was physically injured.
If anyone has any information about this robbery or recognises the man pictured below, they are urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au
6 February 2019 – Update – Armed Robbery – Chemist – Harristown
Published February 8, 2019 | Police have charged a woman after an alleged armed robbery of a Harristown chemist yesterday.
It will be alleged around 9.00 am a woman entered the Drayton Road store armed with a star picket and demanded cash. The woman has hit a female staff member with the star picket to the left side of her face.
The woman fled the store with a quantity of cash.
Police attended and a woman was apprehended a short distance away in possession of cash and a star picket.
The staff member received bruising and an abrasion to the face.
A 19-year-old Newtown woman has been charged with one count each of armed robbery, assault occasioning bodily harm and enter premises with intent.
She will appear at the Toowoomba Magistrates Court today, February 6.
5 February 2019 – Armed Robbery – Chemist – Harristown
Published February 8, 2019 | Police are investigating an armed robbery at a Harristown chemist this morning.
At around 9.00 am a woman entered the Drayton Road store armed with a metal bar and demanded cash.
The woman fled the store with a quantity of cash.
A 19-year-old woman was apprehended a short distance away in possession of cash and a metal bar and she is currently assisting police with their inquiries
Police are seeking any witnesses or dash-cam footage from anyone who was driving in that area at that time to contact police.
Police investigations are continuing.
26 January 2019 – Armed Robbery – Chemist -Para Hills
Published January 28, 2019 | Police have released images of the alleged suspect wanted in relation to a chemist robbery at Para Hills this morning.
About 9.20am today Saturday 26 January, a man entered the store on Bridge Road and handed staff a note allegedly stating that he had a weapon, and that he wanted medication.
No weapon was seen, and no one was injured.
The suspect then left the store with an amount of medication, and was last seen walking south towards Kimba Road.
He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 180cm tall, facial hair, wearing a distinctive black baseball cap with a face on the front, yellow hi-vis jumper and blue pants.
If you recognise the man or have any information that may assist the investigation please contact Crime Stoppers South Australia on 1800 333 000 or report on line at www.crimestopperssa.com.au – you can remain anonymous
10 January 2019 – Armed Robbery – Pharmacy – Nambour
Published January 11, 2019 | Detectives are seeking public assistance to help locate a man following an armed robbery that occurred yesterday morning in Nambour.
A man entered a pharmacy on Mill Street at 10.25am and produced a knife and made demands to staff for medication.
When they complied, the man fled the scene without further incident.
No one was physically injured as a result of the robbery.
The man is described as Caucasian in appearance, around 175cm tall and is believed to be in his 50s or 60s.
He has a solid build and brown hair.
Police believe the same man committed a similar offence at a Rawson Street at Caloundra chemist on January 4.
Anyone who has any information which may assist police or recognises the man is being asked to contact police.
Investigations are continuing.
7 January 2019 – Armed Robbery – Pharmacy – Caloundra West
Published January 11, 2019 | Detective Senior Constable Russell Connor will provide an update on the investigation into the robbery of a pharmacy in Caloundra West on Friday morning.
Detectives investigating the robbery of a pharmacy in Caloundra West last week have released CCTV of a man who may be able to assist with their inquiries.
6 December 2018 – Arrest – Armed Robberies – Service Stations/Pharmacy/Restaurant – Maribyrnong/Baybrook/Maidstone
Published December 7, 2018 | Altona North Embona Taskforce detectives have arrested a man following a number of armed robberies in Maribyrnong and Braybrook.
Investigators have charged the 34-year-old Maidstone man over four armed robberies committed on service stations in Maidstone and Maribyrnong, a Maidstone pharmacy and a restaurant in Braybrook.
It is alleged that the robberies were committed over a two month period, commencing at the end of September with the last robbery committed on 27 November.
On each occasion the man was allegedly armed with a firearm and threatened staff before fleeing with an amount of cash.
He has been charged with four counts of armed robbery and four offences against the bail act.
He is expected to appear at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court later this morning.
26 November 2018 – Armed Robbery – Chemist – Melbourne
Published November 30, 2018 | Two men have been arrested following an alleged attempted theft from a Melbourne chemist this evening (26 November).
Police were called to the Bourke Street store about 8.50pm after reports two men had allegedly tried to steal some items.
It is alleged one of the men produced a knife and assaulted a security guard after being confronted.
The security guard sustained minor injuries.
The pair then fled the store empty-handed.
A 24-year-old Ferntree Gully man and 22-year-old Burwood man were arrested by police shortly after on Elizabeth Street.
They are currently in custody assisting police with their enquiries.
The investigation is ongoing.
23 November 2018 – Update – Appeal – Armed Robberies – Service Station/Pharmacy – Maribyrnong
Published November 23, 2018 | Altona North Embona Taskforce detectives are appealing for public assistance to help identify a man following two recent armed robberies in Maribyrnong.
The first incident took place on 30 September at a service station on Hampstead Road.
Investigators have been told a man entered the store about 9.10pm and produced a firearm, making threats and demanding cash from the attendant.
The staff member handed over a quantity of money and the man fled the store.
Detectives believe the same man attended a pharmacy on Hampstead Road shortly before 9pm on 17 October.
On this occasion, the man again produced a firearm and stole an amount of cash from the register before fleeing west along Hampstead Road.
No one was injured during either incident.
Police have released images and CCTV footage of a man who they believe can assist with their enquiries.
He is perceived as Caucasian in appearance and about 170-180cm tall.
The man was wearing grey tracksuit pants and a black hooded jacket during the first incident, and a black jacket, dark blue pants and a beanie at the time of the second.
