6 January 2019 – Arrest – Armed Robbery – McDonalds – Moonah
Published January 11, 2019 | 
A 49 year old man from Claremont was arrested last night by police after he produced a knife and demanded money from staff at a McDonalds restaurant in Moonah.
The man was taken into custody at the restaurant without incident.
None of the staff or attending police were injured.
Detective Inspector Craig Joel said: ‘Anyone who may have saw a white Holden Commodore parked in Maxwell Street in Moonah at 10.30 pm on Saturday night, or the occupant of that vehicle, is asked to contact Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000.
Detective Inspector Joel said: ‘The man was interviewed by Detectives late last night and he was charged with armed robbery. He will appear in an out of court session in the Hobart Magistrate’s Court this morning.
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.
4 December 2018 – Armed Robbery – Attempted Robbery – Fast Food Restaurant – Prahran
Published December 7, 2018 | Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding an alleged assault and attempted robbery in Prahran on 11 October.
It is alleged two males approached a 15-year-old at a Malvern Road fast-food restaurant and made demands for his property about 10pm.
The male was then assaulted outside the store before members of the public intervened.
He was not injured.
A 19-year-old Prahran man has since been arrested and interviewed. He is expected to be charged on summons
One male remains outstanding in relation to the incident.
20 November 2018 – Update – Appeal – CCTV Released – Armed Robbery – Pizza Store – Deception Bay
Published November 23, 2018 | Police investigating an armed robbery at Deception Bay have released footage to try and identify a man who may be able to assist with their enquiries.
On Friday November 16, a man entered a pizza store on Deception Bay Road armed with a steel bar.
He approached the counter and demanded money from the attendant, and when they complied, he fled the scene on foot.
No one was injured as a result of the robbery.
He is described as Caucasian in appearance, around 180cms tall and had a slim build, shoulder length blonde hair and was last seen wearing a black hat, a light grey jumper and dark shorts.
Investigations are continuing.
20 November 2018 – Arrests – Armed Robberies – Burger Store/Bottle Shop – Bridgeman Downs/Spring Hill
Published November 23, 2018 | Two people have been charged following investigations into two armed robberies in Brisbane overnight, including a burger store in Bridgeman Downs.
At around 8.20pm, it will be alleged a man walked into a burger store on the corner of Becketts Road and Saturn Crescent and threatened two female attendants with a knife, while demanding money.
The staff complied with the demands and the man left with a sum of cash.
It will further be alleged, at around 9.45pm, a man matching a similar description walked into a bottle shop on Leichardt Street, Spring Hill armed with a knife.
The man proceeded to make demands for money from the male attendant who complied, and the man left the address, allegedly with a sum of cash.
At around 3am, a vehicle was intercepted by police at Kedron and three men were taken into custody.
A 20-year-old Wavell Heights man and a 21-year-old Kedron man have both been charged with one count of armed robbery and are due to appear in the Pine Rivers Magistrates Court today.
18 November 2018 – Armed Robbery – Takeaway Business – Lawnton
Published November 23, 2018 | Police have charged a woman after she allegedly robbed a Lawnton takeaway business tonight.
It will be alleged at 7.25pm a woman has entered the Ebert Parade business and thrown the cash register on the ground. The woman has then threatened a male staff member with a knife before removing cash from the smashed cash register and leaving the store.
Police located the woman a short time later on Todds Road.
A 23-year-old Lawnton woman has been charged with armed robbery, enter premises, wilful damage, assault occasioning bodily harm, and two counts of obstruct police. She is expected to appear at Pine Rivers Magistrate Court tomorrow, November 19.
5 November 2018 – Update – Appeal – Armed Robbery – Fast Food Store – Flemington
Published November 9, 2018 | Police are appealing for public assistance following an armed robbery in Flemington in September.
Investigators have been told a man armed with a machete entered a fast food store on Epsom Road and produced a machete about 6.45pm on 7 September.
The offender threatened staff and demanded cash from the til.
The offender used the machete to damage the till.
The man left the store and walked in an unknown direction
There were a number of customers inside the store at the time and they, along with staff were physically unharmed.
The man was wearing dark colour jeans and a black hooded jumper with a white pattern on the hood.
He is perceived Caucasian in appearance and about 185cm with a medium build. His face was partially covered.
Detectives have released images and CCTV of a man who they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.
An image of the track top worn by the offender at the time has also been released.
30 October 2018 – Armed Robbery – Fast Food Restaurant – Ballarat
Published November 1, 2018 | Police are investigating an armed robbery at a fast food restaurant in Redan near Ballarat last night.
The incident happened at a restaurant situated on the corner of Rubicon and Skipton streets at 10.30pm.
Police have been told that a female staff member was mopping the floor when she was approached by a masked man who told her to get back behind the counter or she would be stabbed.
The victim told investigators that she could see a silver handle in the man’s pocket which she believed was a knife.
Another staff member handed an amount of cash to man who ran from the store, running east along Rubicon Street.
No customers were in the restaurant at the time of the robbery and no one was injured.
The robber was described as having a solid build and was wearing a dark hoodie with a face covering.
26 October 2018 – Arrest – Armed Robberies – Fast Food Restaurant/Service Station – Enfield/Bankstown
Published November 1, 2018 | A teenager will face court today charged over several alleged armed robberies in Sydney’s inner west earlier this year.
Detectives from the State Crime Command’s Robbery and Serious Crime Squad formed Strike Force Sunot to investigate four armed robberies allegedly committed in Balmain, Rozelle, Leichhardt and Burwood between 12.30am and 1.30am on Saturday 27 January 2018.
It will be alleged in court a boy travelled to each location in a Subaru Tribeca, which had been stolen from outside a home in Rydalmere on Friday 26 January 2018.
During one of the alleged robberies, a 22-year-old man was threatened at knife-point on Marmaduke Street, Burwood, before he was knocked to the ground and assaulted.
A phone, cash, a wallet and personal identification were allegedly stolen during these robberies.
The credit cards were then allegedly used at a fast food restaurant on Liverpool Road, Enfield, and a service station on Stacey Street, Bankstown.
Following inquiries, a 17-year-old boy was issued a court attendance notice for two counts of assault with intent to rob armed with an offensive weapon, aggravated robbery, robbery armed with offensive weapon, dishonestly obtain property by deception, and knowingly be carried in stolen conveyance.
The boy remains in custody and will appear before a children’s court today (Friday 26 October 2018).
26 October 2018 – Update – Arrest – Multiple Armed Robberies – Fast Food/Service Station – Inner West Sydney
Published October 26, 2018 | A teenager will face court today charged over several alleged armed robberies in Sydney’s inner west earlier this year.
Detectives from the State Crime Command’s Robbery and Serious Crime Squad formed Strike Force Sunot to investigate four armed robberies allegedly committed in Balmain, Rozelle, Leichhardt and Burwood between 12.30am and 1.30am on Saturday 27 January 2018.
It will be alleged in court a boy travelled to each location in a Subaru Tribeca, which had been stolen from outside a home in Rydalmere on Friday 26 January 2018.
During one of the alleged robberies, a 22-year-old man was threatened at knife-point on Marmaduke Street, Burwood, before he was knocked to the ground and assaulted.
A phone, cash, a wallet and personal identification were allegedly stolen during these robberies.
The credit cards were then allegedly used at a fast food restaurant on Liverpool Road, Enfield, and a service station on Stacey Street, Bankstown.
Following inquiries, a 17-year-old boy was issued a court attendance notice for two counts of assault with intent to rob armed with an offensive weapon, aggravated robbery, robbery armed with offensive weapon, dishonestly obtain property by deception, and knowingly be carried in stolen conveyance.
The boy remains in custody and will appear before a children’s court today (Friday 26 October 2018).
