5 January 2017 – Ram Raid – Supermarket – Patterson Lakes
Published January 9, 2017 | 
Kingston Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating following a ram raid in Patterson Lakes this morning.
A silver Holden Colorado utility has reversed through the front windows of a supermarket, at the intersection of Gladesville Boulevard and McLeod Road, about 4am.
The two male occupants have entered the store and attempted to break into a cigarette cabinet.
They have been disturbed by a number of bakers in the store and have fled.
A staff member, who had just pulled up in his car to start work for the day, has followed the offenders along Eastlink.
The two vehicles were involved in a collision a short time later near Thompson Road in Carrum Downs.
The burglars drove off and the cause of the crash is being investigated.
The staff member was not injured.
The first man is perceived to be of Caucasian appearance, with a solid build, wearing a dark windcheater, white pants and was wearing a balaclava.
The second man is perceived to be of Caucasian appearance, with a slim build, wearing a dark top, dark three-quarter length pants and a dark baseball cap.
Detectives believe the silver utility, which has a black tray covering, will have damage to its back end and tail lights.
15 August 2016 – Ram Raids – Businesses and Jewellery Store – Frankston
Published August 19, 2016 | Frankston Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance following a two night burglary spree in Frankston and surrounding suburbs last week.
A number of businesses were targeted with cigarettes, cash, lottery scratchies and jewellery stolen during the raids.
The first break-in occurred about 3.20am on Tuesday 9 August at a service station on Baxter-Tooraddin Road.
Cigarettes, cash and food were stolen by the offenders before they drove to a service station on Frankston-Flinders Road in Somerville about 40 minutes later.
They caused damage to an automatic teller machine before leaving empty handed and driving to a newsagent on Baxter-Tooradin Road, Baxter.
They broke into the agency about 4.10am and stole scratchies and cash before leaving.
The next night the same offenders are believed to have committed a ram raid at a jewellery store on Cranbourne Road, Frankston about 2.15am.
They stole a large quantity of jewellery before leaving the store and driving to a service station on Cranbourne Road, Langwarrin.
The thieves broke in and stole cigarettes.
Investigators believe that at least five offenders are involved and a Suzuki Swift and an Isuzu ute have been used in the commission of the offences.
Detectives have released images and CCTV footage in the hope that someone may be able to assist in identifying those responsible.
2 August 2016 – Arrest – Ram Raids – Shopping Centre and Shop – Essendon
Published August 5, 2016 | A man was arrested this morning following two recent ram raids at a sports store in Essendon.
Police were called after the 24-year-old man allegedly threatened a security guard at a shopping centre on Bulla Road, Essendon about 2.30am.
His vehicle was located about 4.30am in Charles Street, Ascot Vale and Avondale Heights police then spotted him nearby and arrested him.
The man was interviewed in relation to last night’s incident and two recent ram raids in Essendon.
The first incident is alleged to have occurred at the Bulla Road store about 1.30am on 31 July.
Offenders have rammed a vehicle into the front of the shop and clothes were then taken from the store.
The second incident is alleged to have occurred about 6.25am on 1 August and the offender again drove a vehicle into the shop front before stealing clothes.
No one was injured during either incident.
The man, who is no fixed place of address, has been charged by detectives from Moonee Valley Crime Investigation Unit with burglary, theft, theft of motor vehicle, unlawful assault, assault with a weapon, possess proceeds of crime and drive whilst disqualified.
He will face Melbourne Magistrate’s Court this afternoon.
26 July 2106 – Ram Raid – Supermarket – Carlton North
Published July 28, 2016 | A trio of bumbling would-be thieves put on a woeful display of driving skills during a failed ram raid at a supermarket in Carlton North this month.
Melbourne North Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the incident in which three masked offenders in two cars attended a store at the intersection of Princes and Drummond Streets on 17 July about 4.30am.
Demonstrating driving skills reminiscent of Austin Powers, the crooks spent about three-and-a-half minutes slowing inching forwards and backwards in their Ford ute as they attempted to line up the vehicle with the supermarket’s front door.
At last in position, the offenders rammed the front door of the supermarket several times and raced in to steal an ATM inside the store.
But the would-be thieves once again ran into difficulties as they attempted to wrap a chain around the machine in an effort to drag it out with their ute.
After a couple of minutes fumbling with the chain, the men eventually conceded the task was beyond them and drove away empty handed in the two vehicles they arrived in.
Investigators have released an image the vehicles and CCTV of the incident in the hope someone may recognise something.
13 June 2016 – Ram Raid – Electronic Store – Morphett Vale
Published June 17, 2016 | A car believed to have been used in a ram raid on Sunday has been recovered by police at Huntfield Heights.
Sometime after 3am on Sunday 12 June, a car was used to smash the front of a Malone Street store in Morphett Vale. Computers and other electronic items were stolen from inside.
At 9.30am this morning, police attended a house in Winchley Way where they located a car suspected of being used in the ram raid. A search of the house uncovered what police believe are stolen tools not related to the ram raid.
A 56-year-old man from Huntfield Heights was arrested and charged with theft and unlawful possession. He has been bailed to appear in the Christies Beach Magistrate Court on 15 July.
A 49-year-old from Huntfield Heights was arrested and charged with breach of bail. He has been refused bail and will appear in the Christies Beach Magistrate Court tomorrow.
People at the address are assisting police with their enquiries into the ram raid and the investigation is ongoing.
6 June 2016 – Arrest – Ram Raid – Shop – Drysdale
Published June 10, 2016 | Police have arrested a man in relation to an alleged ram raid at a shop in Drysdale last month.
Three men allegedly used a white Ford Ranger ute to ram through the shopfront on Clifton Springs Rd about 2.45pm on 9 May.
The group then allegedly loaded up the ute with clothing, sunglasses and watches.
Police executed a search warrant at an Alfredton address last Tuesday and arrested a 20-year-old man.
The Alfredton man was later charged with burglary and theft.
He was remanded in custody to appear at the Ballarat Magistrates’ Court on 30 June.
Police are yet to recover any of the property allegedly stolen during the ram raid.
Detectives are continuing to search for the other two offenders who disguised themselves with masks and gloves during the burglary.
25 May 2016 – Ram Raid – Hardware Store – Bayswater North
Published May 27, 2016 | Police are investigating following a burglary at a store in Bayswater North earlier this year.
Investigators believe an unknown man attended the Canterbury Road store on Thursday 10 March about 3.40am.
It is believed the man used a 4WD with a silver bull bar to ram the front of the store causing extensive damage.
He entered the store and stole a number of tools.
No one was at the property at the time of the incident.
Police have released CCTV footage and the below image of a man who they believe may be able to assist with their investigation.
At the time of the offence it is believed the man was wearing a camouflage hooded top and black gloves.
20 May 2016 – Ram Raid – Shopping Centre – Glen Waverley
Published May 20, 2016 | Police have released CCTV and images of a vehicle they are searching for following a ram raid at a Glen Waverley shopping centre last week.
About 2.45am on 12 May, an unknown offender has driven a white Toyota Land Cruiser 4WD through glass sliding doors at the Springvale Road business.
The offender has continued to drive through the shopping centre before ramming the vehicle into the security shutter of a jewellery store.
He got out of the vehicle and was confronted by security staff and a number of other people working in the centre at the time.
The offender then got back into the vehicle and drove out through another set of glass sliding doors.
Nothing was stolen during the incident, however almost $50,000 worth of damage was done to the shopping centre.
Detectives from Monash Criminal Investigation Unit are investigating the incident and have released CCTV and images of the vehicle.
As a result of the ram raid, the 4WD is now missing its passenger side mirror, has damage to the driver’s side mirror and likely has other front and rear damage.
The vehicle is believed to be a 2011-2012 200 series GXL Turbo Diesel model Land Cruiser.
It also has extra after-market modifications including a black steel bull bar, set of aluminium side steps, a Rhino brand platform roof rack and a tow bar pack.
The vehicle is believed to have been fitted with stolen number plates.
Police are also investigating possible sightings of the vehicle in the Cranbourne and Lynbrook areas.
The man driving the car is described as being aged in his teens, perceived to be of African appearance, about 165cm tall and with the beginnings of a moustache.
At the time of the incident he was wearing a black hooded jumper and black pants.
9 March 2016 – Ram Raids – Businesses/Service Station – Hobart/Genorchy
Published March 11, 2016 | Hobart and Glenorchy CIBs are conducting enquiries in relation to three burglaries and an attempted burglary of businesses in the Hobart and Glenorchy area overnight.
At about 10.30pm a report was received of an attempted burglary at a tyre business in Barrack Street, Hobart. A dark coloured Nissan Patrol 4 x 4 with white Sunraysia wheels was seen at this incident by a witness. A window to the business was smashed, however entry was not gained.
A further burglary occurred at around 11pm at a tyre business in Derwent Park. A brown Nissan Patrol 4×4 vehicle was seen at this business which had been entered by ramming the front glass window. A small amount of cash was stolen and a significant amount of damage caused. A brown Nissan Patrol was reported stolen on 8 March from Lenah Valley.
This vehicle was later recovered by police in Wyndham Road, Claremont at about 2.20am.
A further burglary involving a ram raid occurred at a service station in Argyle Street, Hobart at about 5am. This business door was rammed causing extensive damage and an unsuccessful attempt was made to steal an ATM. This burglary involved a white Nissan Patrol 4 x 4. A white Nissan Patrol was reported stolen at about 1.30am from Montrose. This vehicle has not been recovered at this stage.
At about 7.30am police received a report of a ram raid at a store in Bowen Road, Moonah that had occurred sometime overnight. This store was entered by smashing the front door with a vehicle and a small amount of cash stolen.
A man is in police custody and assisting police with their enquiries.
Detectives and Forensic Police are examining the scenes and vehicles.
14 January 2016 – Ram Raid – Liquor Store – Ringwood
Published January 15, 2016 | Police are investigating following a ram raid burglary in Ringwood this morning.
Investigators have been told a thief used a late-model, light-coloured Hyundai to smash his way into a liquor shop on Wantirna Road about 5.20am.
Once inside, the man stole an amount of money and cigarettes.
Maroondah Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating and have released CCTV of a man they wish to speak to in relation to the incident.
