17 January 2015 – Armed Robbery – Pharmacy – Twin Waters
Published January 23, 2015 | 
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a man who may be able to assist with enquires into the armed robbery of a pharmacy at Twin Waters yesterday.
Around 12.15pm, a man entered the Ocean Drive business and threatened three female staff members with a knife, before demanding they hand over a quantity of drugs.
After being handed the drugs, the man forced the women into the back of the store, sprayed them with liquid and left an item on the counter that was made to look like an explosive device.
The man then fled the scene on foot, and was last seen heading towards a nearby golf course.
Emergency services assisted the three women with preliminary medical treatment and other precautions including a wash-down, before they were transported to hospital for observation.
Chemical and air tests were completed, all of which came back clear.
It is believed that the liquid sprayed on the women was blue-coloured, possibly water-based, however this is not yet confirmed. They have not suffered any adverse physical affects from the incident.
Detective Inspector Dave Drinnen said police would like to speak to anybody who may have been at the Twin Waters Shopping Village around lunchtime.
“We have spoken a number of witnesses already and we’ve been able to establish that the man spent some time hanging around outside the pharmacy and a nearby doctor’s surgery before finally going in,” Detective Inspector Drinnen said.
“We understand the man had been outside for at least 40 minutes prior to the incident wearing a white protective suit and a hazmat mask.
“He claimed to have been spraying for fire ants when questioned about his bizarre behaviour.
“We’re asking anybody who may have seen a man acting suspiciously outside the shopping village to come forward.
“Perhaps you saw this man spraying the trees and grass outside? Or maybe you noticed him getting out of a vehicle and putting on his elaborate costume?
“Even if you don’t think the information you can provide is important, I’d still encourage you to come forward. Something that seems trivial to you might just be the key piece of information we’re looking for.”
The man is described as in his being 40s, Caucasian in appearance, of a slim build, with grey/brown hair and around 178cms tall.
He was wearing a white protective suit and a hazmat mask.
Investigations are continuing.
21 January 2015 – Armed Robbery – Pharmacy – Willawarrin
Published January 23, 2015 | Police are appealing for public assistance following an armed robbery at Willawarrin, on the state’s Mid North Coast yesterday afternoon.
Shortly before 2pm (Tuesday 20 January 2015), three men entered a pharmacy on Main Street, armed with a sawn-off shot gun and machete.
The group threatened the male attendant with the weapons and demanded he open the safe and register.
The men fled the location a short time later with cash, medication and other property.
They were seen entering a dark blue Holden Commodore, where a male driver was waiting for them.
The vehicle was last seen travelling north on Main Street.
The attendant was not injured during the incident.
Officers attached to Mid North Coast Local Area Command were contacted a short time later and attended the location.
A crime scene was established, which was examined by detectives and specialist forensic officers.
Police conducted an extensive search of the surrounding area; however the group were not located.
Inquiries into the matter are continuing and police are urging anyone with information that could assist detectives to come forward.
In particular, they’d like to hear from anyone with further details on the getaway car.
29 December 2014 – Armed Robbery – Pharmacy – Coffs Harbour
Published January 7, 2015 | Police are investigating after an armed robbery in Coffs Harbour yesterday.
About 1.30pm (Sunday 28 December 2014), two attendants, a woman aged 39 and a man aged 24, were working in a pharmacy on Park Beach Road, when two men entered the shop.
The men approached the counter, threatened the attendants with a knife demanding prescription drugs.
The attendants complied handing over prescription medication, before the men ran from the shop.
Police were called and Coffs/Clarence Local Area Command attended commencing an investigation.
No one was injured as a result of the robbery.
A crime scene was established and examined by specialist forensic officers.
Investigators are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed or has information about the incident to contact Crime Stoppers.
One of the men was described as being of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander in appearance, about 173cm tall, slim build and aged in his mid 20s. He was wearing a black cap, black and green jacket with two silver stripes, grey pants with red stripes on the legs, a blue t-shirt and white runners.
The other man was described as being of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander in appearance, about 183cm tall, medium build, aged between 20 and 25, and he had straight brown hair covering his ears. He was wearing a full brim black hat with yellow stripes, dark pants and white runners.
3 December 2014 – Armed Robbery – Pharmacy – Toowong
Published December 5, 2014 | Police are investigating the armed robbery of a Toowong pharmacy this afternoon.
Around 1.30pm, a man armed with a knife entered the Sherwood Road store and demanded drugs.
The staff member complied, handing over a quantity of drugs, before the man fled the store on foot.
He’s described as Caucasian in appearance, around 35 years old, 183cm tall and with blonde hair.
He was wearing a green flannelette shirt, khaki shorts, black leather slip on shoes and a Santa hat.
30 November 2014 – Armed Robbery – Pharmacy – Bass Hill
Published December 5, 2014 | A man and woman have been charged over an alleged attempted armed robbery in Sydney’s west yesterday.
About 11.45am (Saturday 29 November 2014), a man entered a pharmacy on the Hume Highway at Bass Hill, allegedly armed with two large knives.
It’s alleged the man approached three employees – a man and two women – and demanded prescription medication.
One of the employees threw a box at the man before he fled empty-handed.
The man left the area in a car that was being driven by a woman.
Members of the public followed the car. When it stopped on Mundamatta Street, they attempted to remove the keys from the ignition; however, they were unsuccessful.
Police were alerted and officers from Bankstown Local Area Command attended and conducted a canvass of the area.
A short time later, the car was stopped by police at the intersection of Belar Avenue and Alcoomie Street at Villawood.
The 21-year-old woman and 26-year-old man were arrested and taken to Bankstown Police Station.
They were both charged with attempted armed robbery and refused bail to appear in Parramatta Bail Court today (Sunday 30 November 2014).
Inquiries are continuing and police are appealing for the members of the public who attempted to stop the pair in Villawood, to come forward.
2 November 2014 – Armed Robbery – Pharmacy – Derwent Park
Published November 10, 2014 | At 7:50pm on Saturday the 1st of November a male offender entered the Derwent Park Pharmacy located at 254 Main Road, Derwent Park.
Armed with a firearm, the male approached staff within the pharmacy and demanded pharmaceutical medicines and money.
A female staff member handed the male a quantity of medication and cash before he left the pharmacy and walked west on Amiens Avenue.
No-one was injured during the robbery and the offender was last seen entering a vehicle on Aimens Avenue and driving away from the area.
The male is described as being 180cm tall, between 40 and 50 years of age wearing a grey hooded jumper, dark jeans, black sunglasses and a blue zip up jacket.
11 October 2014 – Armed Robbery – Chemist – Hamilton South
Published October 16, 2014 | A man is expected to appear in court after he allegedly assaulted and attempted to hold up a pharmacist at a chemist in Hamilton South yesterday.
About 10.40am (Friday 10 October 2014), a man was hanging around the front of the Hassall Street chemist allegedly becoming aggressive towards nearby pedestrians.
An employee from the chemist approached the man and asked him to move away from the area. It’s alleged the 40-year-old man became aggressive and punched the man to the face before leaving.
About 11.45am the same man returned to the chemist and entered armed with a knife. The man demanded drugs and when denied he left. No one was injured.
Police attended and a knife was located nearby.
About 3pm yesterday police attended a unit in Hassall Street and arrested a 40-year-old man who was allegedly aggressive towards police. He was taken to Newcastle Police Station and charged with assault, attempted robbery, assault police and resist arrest.
The man was refused bail and is expected to appear in Newcastle Local Court today.
18 September 2014 – Armed Robbery – Pharmacy – Sunnybank
Published September 19, 2014 | Police are investigating an armed robbery of a pharmacy on Turton Street, Sunnybank this evening.
Around 6.15pm a man armed with a knife entered the business and made demands to a staff member for money. The staff member complied and the offender then left the store with a sum of money and fled on foot.
The man is described as approximately 177cm tall, of proportionate build with olive skin and aged in their late teens to early twenties.
He was last seen wearing a dark colour zip-up hoodie with white stripes down the sleeves and black track pants.
No one was physically injured during the incident and investigations are continuing.
8 September 2014 – Armed Robbery – Pharmacy – Helensvale
Published September 12, 2014 | Police have charged a man after an attempted armed robbery at a pharmacy in Helensvale around 7pm on Friday.
It is alleged a man entered the Sir John Overall Drive store produced a knife and demanded pharmaceutical products from the shop assistant.
A 23-year-old Helensvale man was charged with nine offences including two counts of stealing, one count each of attempted armed robbery, producing drugs, possession of a knife in public, possess utensils, possessing anything used in commission of a crime, and manufacture explosives without authority.
He is due to appear in the Southport Magistrates Court tomorrow.
1 August 2014 – Charges Laid – Armed Robbery – Pharmacy – Orange
Published August 1, 2014 | Police have charged a woman in relation to an attempted robbery at a pharmacy in Orange.
About 6pm on Tuesday 22 July 2014, a woman entered a pharmacy on Sale Street and approached the female shop assistant.
It is alleged the woman produced a box-cutter knife, demanding to be given prescription drugs.
The assistant refused the request and activated an alarm, at which time the alleged offender ran from the shop empty-handed.
Following inquiries, detectives from Canobolas Local Area Command executed a search warrant at a Bletchington Street address yesterday morning (Thursday 31 July 2014).
A 33-year-old woman was arrested about the same time in Kite Street, Orange.
She was taken to Orange Police Station, where she was charged with assault with intent to rob.
The woman appeared in Orange Local Court yesterday, where she was granted conditional bail to face the same court on 25 September 2014.
