26 February 2017 – Armed Robbery – Fast Food Restaurant – Miranda
Published March 3, 2017 | 
Police are investigating following an armed robbery in Sydney’s south.
Just before 10.30pm yesterday (Saturday 25 February 2017), police were called to fast food restaurant on Kiora Road, Miranda, following reports of an armed robbery.
Police have been told a man, entered the business, allegedly carrying a knife, before a number of employees chased him from the store.
Officers attached to Miranda Local Area Command have commenced an investigation into the incident.
Police would like to speak to a man who might be able to assist with their inquiries.
He is described to police as being of Caucasian appearance, 183cm tall with a solid build. He was last seen wearing a blue hooded jacket, black t shirt, grey cargo shorts, black socks and pastel green joggers.
24 February 2017 – Armed Robbery – Takeaway Store – Paget
Published February 24, 2017 | Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at a takeaway store in Paget early this morning.
Preliminary investigations indicate that around 4.10am, a man entered the business on Connors Road and threatened the female store employee with a knife.
The man has taken a sum of cash before locking the employee in a cold room and fleeing the scene on foot.
The employee managed to get out of the cold room and contact police. She was not physically injured.
Police have established a crime scene, with investigations continuing this morning.
22 February 2017 – Armed Robbery – Restaurant – Morayfield
Published February 24, 2017 | Police are investigating following the attempted armed robbery of a restaurant at Morayfield last night.
Just before 9pm a man entered the business on Morayfield Road and demanded money from the 47-year-old female store attendant.
Another employee, a 61-year-old man, confronted the man who then produced what appeared to be a firearm and continued to make demands.
The male employee grabbed a broom stick and attempted to hit the man before chasing him out of the premises.
The man fled the scene on a bicycle travelling northbound up Morayfield Road.
Police have released images (below) of a man who may be able to assist with their inquiries and are also appealing for anyone who may have been dashcam footage from the vicinity of Morayfield Road and William Berry Drive at the time of the incident to contact Policelink or Crime Stoppers.
No one was injured as a result of the incident.
21 February 2017 – Armed Robbery – Takeaway Shop – Wallsend
Published February 24, 2017 | Police are appealing for public assistance after an armed robbery in Wallsend yesterday.
Just before 8pm on Monday 20 February 2017, police were called to a takeaway shop on Nelson Street, Wallsend, following reports of an armed robbery.
Police have been told two men allegedly entered the store armed with a knife and a firearm.
The men demanded money from a staff member, before fleeing in a silver Ford Falcon with a sum of cash.
No one was injured during the incident.
Officers from Newcastle City Local Area Command attended and commenced inquiries.
A short time later, police sighted a silver Ford Falcon and initiated a pursuit.
The vehicle stopped on Masonite Road, Heatherbrae and four people fled the area.
One woman, aged 20, and a 16-year-old male were arrested. With assistance from the Dog Squad, an 18-year-old man was arrested a short time later.
They were taken to Raymond Terrace Police Station and have since been released pending further inquiries.
Investigations are continuing.
5 February 2017 – Armed Robbery – Take Away – Annerley
Published February 10, 2017 | Detectives have charged a man following the attempted armed robbery of a take-away business at Annerley yesterday afternoon.
It will be alleged at 2.50 pm a man entered the store and threatened a staff member with a knife, demanding money.
Another staff member approached the man with a long stick and the man fled the store.
Police located the man a short time later in a nearby park.
A 27-year-old Norman Park man has been charged with one count each of attempted armed robbery and possession of a knife in a public place. He is expected to appear at the Brisbane Magistrates Court on February 6.
The two male staff members where not physically injured during the incident.
9 February 2017 – Arrest – Multiple Armed Robberies – Service Stations/Fast Food/Liquor Stores – Melbourne Suburbs
Published February 10, 2017 | Eastern Region Crime Squad detectives have arrested a male in relation to multiple crimes in across Melbourne suburbs spanning the last two months.
The incidents include:
– Attempted armed robbery in Ashwood on 12 December 2016.
-Theft of a motor vehicle from Melbourne on 12 December 2016.
– Two armed robberies at service stations in Burwood and Mount Waverley, 12 December, 2016.
– Armed robbery at fast food outlets in Mount Waverley, Laverton North and Elsternwick on 12 December.
– A robbery on a liquor outlet in Hampton Park on 22 December.
– Theft of a motor vehicle from a home in Sandhurst on 5 February.
– Attempted armed robbery at a service station in Kew East on 7 February.
– Two armed robberies at service stations in Mount Waverley and Chadstone on 7 February.
– Two armed robberies at fast food outlets in Altona Meadows and Chelsea Heights on 8 February.
The 18-year-old Hampton Park man will be presented before the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 9 February.
25 January 2017 – Armed Robbery – Burger Shop – Maribyrnong
Published January 27, 2017 | Maribyrnong Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance following a robbery in Maribyrnong earlier this month.
Police have been told two boys approached two other boys at a burger shop in a Maribyrnong shopping centre on Rosamond Road about 1.15pm on 13 January.
It is believed the two offenders have then demanded a mobile phone from the victims, aged 12 and 13.
The offenders, believed to be in their early teens, have then punched one of the victims and stole one of their hats.
They fled the scene, along with another boy standing nearby.
Investigators have released CCTV and images of a number of boys they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.
23 January 2017 – Armed Robbery – Restaurant – Miranda
Published January 27, 2017 | Police are investigating after an armed robbery in Miranda overnight.
Police have been told about 10.35pm (Sunday 22 January 2017), a man entered a restaurant on Karimbla Road, Miranda, carrying a knife.
The man then threatened the shop assistant and demanded money before he left on foot headed east along Karimbla Road.
Officers from Miranda Local Area Command attended the location and commenced investigations.
Police wish to speak to a man who they believe can assist with their inquiries.
He is described as being 180cm tall. He was last seen wearing a grey hoodie, blue t-shirt, blue tracksuit pants and black shoes.
No one was physically injured as a result of the incident.
7 January 2017 – Upate – CCTV Released – Armed Robbery – Pizza Store – Currimundi
Published January 13, 2017 | Sunshine Coast detectives investigating the overnight armed robbery of a Currimundi pizza business have released images of a man who may be able to assist them with their investigations.
Around 1.30am a man armed with a firearm threatened staff of the Nicklin Way business before stealing cash and fleeing on foot.
He is described as approximately 180-185cms tall with a woollen jumper over his head, and wearing a navy blue t-shirt and short. The man spoke with an Australian accent and a deep voice.
29 December 2016 – Armed Robbery – Restaurant – Cleveland
Published January 13, 2017 | Police are investigating an armed robbery at a restaurant in Cleveland this morning.
Preliminary information suggests around 9.45am an employee of the business located on Shore Street West was confronted by a man who walked through an open roller door and demanded money.
The man then lifted his shirt to show a firearm tucked into his jeans.
The employee led the man through to a room of the premises and provided him with a sum of cash.
The man then fled the scene. No one was physically injured.
He is described as Caucasian in appearance, aged in his 30s, around 160 to 165cm tall with a solid build, short thinning black hair with a black trimmed beard and moustache.
The man was wearing blue jeans, a black t-shirt with a black button up shirt over the top and was holding a black cap in his hand.
