6 March 2014 – Attempted ATM Theft – Chemist – Moana
Published March 7, 2014 | 
Police are investigating a break-in and the attempt theft of an ATM at a chemist in Moana this morning. At about 3.10am, police were called to a chemist on Babbacombe Drive following multiple alarm activations. On arrival, police discovered the front glass of the chemist was smashed and the ATM significantly damaged and the money stolen. After viewing the store’s CCTV, it appears two men smashed the glass doors, one man went inside and tied a chain around the ATM and attached it to a black utility. The utility then drove off, pulling the ATM from the wall causing it to break apart and making the cash accessible. The utility stopped and both men helped themselves to the cash before driving off. The ute is described as black, with a silver/chrome roll bar. Police are investigating possible links to a similar incident which happened at the Mount Compass Tavern at about 3am, Wednesday 26 February. – See more at: http://www.sapolicenews.com.au/more-news/22310-chemist-break-in-and-attempt-atm-theft-moana.html#sthash.2tFDU2cs.dpuf
25 February 2014 – Armed Robbery – Chemist – Morphett Vale
Published February 28, 2014 | Police arrest man in connection with Morphett Vale robbery Quick work by police has led to the arrest of a man in connection with an aggravated robbery at Morphett Vale a short time ago. Just before 3.30pm, the man entered the Chem Plus pharmacy on Main South Road, armed with a large knife and threatened staff. He left with an amount of cash. The man was located a short distance away and he is currently being spoken to by police. The knife he was allegedly armed with has also been located. Police would like to speak to a woman who is believed to have witnessed the robbery. She entered the pharmacy as the suspect was threatening staff and immediately walked out. – See more at: http://www.sapolicenews.com.au/more-news/22028-police-arrest-man-in-connection-with-morphett-vale-robbery.html#sthash.nSLJyoYB.dpuf
12 February 2014 – Arrest – Armed Robbery – Chemist – Higgins
Published February 14, 2014 | A 28-year-old man from Surfside, NSW will face ACT Magistrates Court today (Wednesday, 12 February) after an aggravated robbery in Higgins yesterday.
About 11am, the alleged offender entered the Higgins Capital Chemist armed with a large kitchen knife. He threatened staff, demanding drugs from the chemist safe and cash. The staff member complied, with the man fleeing the area in a white sedan with a sum of money and prescription medication.
About 1.45am this morning the alleged offender was located and arrested by ACT Policing Criminal Investigations members. He was transported to the ACT Watch House where he was charged with aggravated robbery. Police will oppose bail.
26 January 2014 – Armed Robbery – Pharmacy – Wamuran
Published February 7, 2014 | Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred on Friday in Wamuran.
Around 3.25pm, a woman entered the Daguilar Highway pharmacy and produced a small handgun from her shoulder bag.
The woman threatened one of the employees and made demands for medication and money.
A second employee complied with the woman and handed over a quantity of medication and a sum of cash.
The woman then exited the shop and was last seen running towards a vehicle that was parked on the side of the road, directly in front of the shop.
The car is described as a small two-door hatchback, green/blue in colour.
The woman is described as approximately 165cm tall, of a slim build with dark brown hair.
No one was injured during the incident.
16 January 2014 – Ram Raids – 8 Chemists – Boroondara, Monash, Stonington and Knox
Published January 17, 2014 | Detectives from Boroondara Crime Investigation Unit are appealing for public assistance to identify a man believed to be responsible for a series of burglaries on pharmacies.
The incidents have taken place at eight pharmacies across Boroondara, Monash, Stonington and Knox areas.
An attempted ram raid took place at a chemist on High Street Ashburton on 2 January.
The driver attempted to reverse into the front doors but was unsuccessful and drove away.
The man then travelled to Huntingdale Road in Huntingdale at 2.11am, reversed his vehicle into the front doors of a pharmacy and stole medication.
A further two ram raid burglaries were committed on 5 January at 2.35am in Burke Road Glen Iris and at 4.30am on Huntingdale Road Oakleigh East.
Medications were again stolen from the Oakleigh East business.
On Monday 6 January a vehicle with the same description also rammed into pharmacies in Box Hill South, Clayton South and Mitcham
The offender also attempted to gain entry to a pharmacy in Hawthorn but was unsuccessful.
It’s believed all incidents involved a white Toyota Hilux utility with a tray and a single cab, believed to be a 1990s model.
The offender is described in most incidents as wearing dark clothing, wearing something that covers his face and was carrying a black bag.
Detectives have released CCTV footage of the burglary in Middleborough Road in Box Hill South and the attempted burglary on Glenferrie Road Hawthorn on 6 January.
9 December 2013 – Armed Robbery – Pharmacy – Chigwell
Published December 13, 2013 | Police are still seeking information about an Armed Robbery committed at the Chigwell Discount Pharmacy, 2/2 Allunga Rd, CHIGWELL on Saturday 30 November 2013, at around 10:00am.
At this time a man entered the business brandishing a knife.
He has been described as being about 180cm tall, slim build wearing a light navy blue hooded top and green ‘washing up’ type gloves.
The offender fled the area in possession of a quantity of cash.
No one suffered any physical injury.
5 December 2013 – Armed Robbery – Pharmacy – Mooloolaba
Published December 6, 2013 | Police have charged a man following an armed robbery at Mooloolaba this afternoon.
It will be alleged that around 2.10pm, a man entered the Brisbane Road pharmacy armed with a knife and made demands for prescription drugs.
After receiving a sum of drugs, the man attempted to run down Brisbane Road but was detained outside of the pharmacy by a male shop assistant and two members of the public.
Police arrived a short time later and apprehended the man without incident.
No one was physically injured during the robbery.
The 31-year-old Parklands man was charged with one count of armed robbery and is due to appear in the Maroochydore Magistrates Court tomorrow.
2 December 2013 – Update – Appeal – Armed Robbery – Pharmacy – Cheltenham
Published December 6, 2013 | Detectives at Kingston Crime investigation Unit are appealing for witnesses following an armed robbery at a pharmacy in Cheltenham last Wednesday.
Police have been told a man armed with a knife entered the pharmacy on Charman Road about 2.30pm
It is believed the robber approached the front counter and made demands for cash which was handed over.
He then fled the scene.
The offender was described as being around 170cm tall with a medium build.
He was wearing a blue hooded top with black pants, white runners and a black balaclava and gloves at the time of the incident.
Investigators have released an image of a man that may assist with their enquiries.
30 November 2013 – Armed Robbery – Pharmacy – Chigwell
Published December 6, 2013 | Police are seeking information relative to an Armed Robbery committed at the Chigwell Discount Pharmacy, 2/2 Allunga Rd, CHIGWELL
Around 10:00am on Saturday 30 November 2013 one male offender has entered the business brandishing a knife.
The male offender has been described as being about 180 cm tall, slim build wearing a light navy blue hooded top and green ‘washing up’ type gloves.
The offender fled the area in possession of a quantity of cash.
No persons suffered any physical injury.
27 November 2013 – Armed Robbery – Pharmacy – North Hobart
Published November 29, 2013 | Detectives from Hobart CIB are appealing for witnesses to an incident which occurred at a North Hobart Pharmacy on Elizabeth Street last night.
At approximately 6.25pm an unidentified man entered the Pharmacy, pulled his hood over his head and face, walked to the medications counter, produced a pair of white handled scissors and made threatening demands.
Upon being told that his actions would be on camera, the offender turned and ran from the store empty handed.
The assistant and Pharmacist were unharmed during the incident.
The offender is described as a male of slim to medium build, aged between 25 and 35 years. He was wearing a grey top over a black hooded top, grey tracksuit pants with two white stripes down each leg and sunglasses with large blue shiny lenses.
While the picture does not show the offenders face it is hoped that someone may recognise him from the time of the incident or the physical description.
Information can be left with Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
