22 June 2015 – Arrests – Armed Robberies – Newsagency/Fast Food Store – Greystanes/Blacktown
Published June 26, 2015 | 
A man and a woman have been arrested and charged over two alleged armed robberies across Sydney’s west yesterday.
Police will allege about 11.45am (Sunday 21 June 2015), a man and woman drove to a newsagency on Bathurst Street, Greystanes in a white Mazda 626 with stolen numberplates.
It’s alleged the man entered the newsagency wearing a balaclava and threatened a female employee and a male customer with a knife. He demanded cash and cigarettes from the newsagent before running back to the Mazda and driving away with the woman.
About 12.30pm (Sunday 21 June 2015), the man and the woman allegedly drove to a fast food store on Blacktown Road, Blacktown. The man allegedly entered the store wearing the balaclava and threatened the male employee with a knife, demanding cash. When the employee refused, the man left the store empty-handed.
A short-time later, officers from Merrylands Police Station noticed the white Mazda in the car park of another fast-food restaurant on Merrylands Road.
Officers approached the vehicle and attempted to arrest the man and the woman. The man ran from the scene but was apprehended a short distance away.
A 27-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman were taken to Merrylands Police Station where they were charged with several robbery offences.
The man was charged with armed robbery, assault with intent to rob armed with an offensive weapon (x2), resist police and goods in custody (x2). He was refused bail to appear before Fairfield Local Court today (Monday 22 June 2015).
The woman was charged with armed robbery – accessory after the fact, assault with intent to rob armed with an offensive weapon – accessory after the fact, goods in custody (x2) and drive while suspended. She was also bail refused to appear before Fairfield Local Court today (Monday 22 June 2015).
14 June 2105 – Armed Robbery – Cafe – Annerley
Published June 20, 2015 | Police are investigating following the armed robbery of a cafe in Annerley tonight.
Around 7.10pm a man armed with a knife entered the Ipswich Road cafe before approaching an attendant and demanding the money till.
The male attendant complied and the man left the store with a sum of cash.
No one was injured during the incident.
Investigations are continuing.
20 June 2015 – Armed Robbery – Fast Food Restaurant – Beverly Hills
Published June 20, 2015 | Police are appealing for information following a robbery at a fast food restaurant in Beverly Hills last night.
About 7.30pm (Friday 19 June 2015), a man entered the restaurant on King Georges Road and jumped the counter.
The man then placed cash from the till into a bag, before forcing two staff members to the floor and demanding other staff get on the ground.
He then took further cash from a second till before attempting to gain access to the safe.
Another man entered the restaurant and was directed to get on the ground and hand over cash.
When a second customer entered the man fled the location.
One of the staff members contacted police and officers from Campsie Local Area Command attended a short time later.
No one was injured during the incident.
A crime scene was established at the location, which was examined by detectives.
Local police, with assistance from PolAir, conducted an extensive search of the surrounding area; however, the man was not found.
Inquiries into the matter are continuing and police would now like to speak with a man who may be able to assist in the investigation.
The man is described as being about 175-180cm tall and of a stocky build. He was last seen wearing a blue hooded jumper, black tracksuit pants, dark-coloured Nike shoes, black gloves and was carrying a black satchel bag.
6 June 2015 – Armed Robbery – Diner – Gatton
Published June 12, 2015 | Police have charged a man and a woman following an attempted armed robbery overnight in Gatton.
Around 7.30pm, a woman entered a diner on Railway Street and allegedly produced a knife and demanded money from the attendant.
The attendant hasn’t complied, and the woman has then fled the scene and allegedly got into a vehicle.
A man and a woman were taken into custody a short time later.
A 32-year-old man and a 35-year-old woman, both from Gatton, have been charged with one count each of attempted armed robbery.
They’re both due to appear in the Gatton Magistrates Court on June 22.
11 June 2015 – Update – Charges Laid – Armed Robberies – South West Sydney 2014/2015
Published June 12, 2015 | Police have charged a man and woman following five alleged robberies in south west Sydney during 2014 and 2015.
In April 2015, officers from the Metropolitan Robbery Unit launched Strike Force Murrandah to investigate a number of robberies that occurred in Sydney’s south west.
These included five incidents of alleged armed robberies committed by a man and woman at;
– About 3.40am on Thursday 10 April 2014, at a fast food establishment on Lyn Parade, Prestons.
– About midnight on Monday 15 September 2014, at a convenience store on Elizabeth Drive, Liverpool
– About 3.30am on Tuesday 7 April 2015, at a business on Exceller Avenue, Bankstown.
– At 3.30am on Wednesday 15 April 2015, at a service station on Lady Woodward Place, Miller; and
– At 1.20am on Sunday 26 April 2015, at a fast food establishment on Lyn Parade, Prestons.
Following a complex investigation, officers attended a home in Miller at 7.20am this morning (Thursday 11 June 2015), and arrested a 35-year-old man and 30-year-old woman.
They were taken to Green Valley Police Station.
The man was charged with four counts of armed robbery with offensive weapon and robbery in company, he was bail refused to appear at Liverpool Local Court today (Thursday 11 June 2015).
The woman was charged with five counts of armed robbery with offensive weapon, she was bail refused to appear at Liverpool Local Court today (Thursday 11 June 2015).
Investigators attended a home on Cabramatta Avenue, Miller and executed a search warrant. During the warrant officers seized a number of items that will be alleged to be related to the robberies.
11 June 2015 – Update – 6 Arrested – 5 Soft Target Robberies – Adelaide
Published June 12, 2015 | Six people have been arrested by SA Police in connection with five so-called ‘soft target’ robberies in Adelaide over the last two weeks.
Speaking on radio this morning, Police Commissioner Gary Burns noted that there had been 10 robberies of this type – typically service stations and small deli-style stores – recently.
“In relation to five of the robberies we’ve already arrested six people,” he said.
“We also believe one or two people have committed at least three of the recent robberies and we’ve got suspects that we’re looking into,” he said.
He said it is not unusual for spikes to occur in this type of offending – often because one offender may be involved in more than one robbery – but that analysis over the last five years shows a consistent decrease in the number of reported aggravated robberies in South Australia.
Total figures have decreased from 896 in 2010/11 to 790 in 2011/12, 727 in 2012/13 and 589 in 2013/14.
The year-to-date figures for 2014/15 suggest this downward trend is continuing with a total of 480 reports received to 10 June 2015.
In addition to investigating individual incidents, police work with the community on key crime prevention strategies to combat this type of offending.
Advice provided to businesses and business groups in order to prevent robberies includes:
* Be alert to individuals who may be observing your business or who are asking questions about how your business runs.
* Ensure all back and side doors and windows are kept secure.
* Keep cash held at counters to a workable minimum.
* Encourage electronic methods of payment rather than cash.
* Ensure safes are securely fixed to a floor, wall or similar solid object.
* Consider the installation of security devices, such as duress alarms, CCTV or perpetrator marking technology.
* Make use of signage and stickers promoting security measures.
* Do not discuss cash holdings or movements of cash with people who do not need to know.
* Ensure staff are aware of security and armed robbery procedures.
23 May 2015 – Armed Robbery – Fast Food Store – Toowoomba
Published May 25, 2015 | Two youths were arrested following the alleged attempted armed robbery of a Toowoomba business Friday evening.
It will be alleged around 6.45pm two males entered the Ruthven Street fast food business armed with a knife and demanded money.
They were refused and the pair ran off empty handed.
No one was physically harmed during the incident.
Two boys, both 13, will be dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act.
12 May 2015 – Update – 3 Arrested – Armed Robberies – Various – Sydney’s West
Published May 18, 2015 | Detectives have charged three people over multiple alleged armed robberies across Sydney’s west.
Since April 2015, six armed robberies occurred in the Mount Druitt, St Marys and Blacktown local area commands.
The robberies, involving two to four armed offenders, took place at licensed premises, pizza stores and service stations.
Detectives from the Metropolitan Robbery Unit and Mount Druitt Local Area Command formed Strike Force Goode to investigate the six incidents, which are believed to be linked.
Following inquiries, police stopped a grey Hyundai sedan on North Road at Rooty Hill on Sunday (10 May 2015).
During a search of the vehicle police located and seized a replica pistol and a large silver knife.
The occupants – three males aged 58, 21 and 17 – were arrested and taken to Mount Druitt Police Station.
The 17-year-old, from Hebersham, was charged with five counts of robbery armed with a dangerous weapon and conspiracy to commit robbery while armed with a dangerous weapon.
He appeared in court yesterday where he was remanded in custody to appear in a children’s court on Friday (15 May 2015).
The 21-year-old was charged with robbery while armed with an offensive weapon and conspiracy to commit robbery while armed with an offensive weapon.
The 58-year-old was charged with one count of conspiracy to commit robbery while armed with offensive weapon.
The men, both from Hebersham, appeared in court yesterday and were remanded in custody to appear at Penrith Local Court on Friday 26 June 2015.
Inquiries by Strike Force Goode detectives continue and investigators are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
6 May 2015 – Armed Robbery – Coffee Shop – Margate
Published May 8, 2015 | Police are investigating following the armed robbery of a coffee shop in Margate this afternoon.
Around 1.15pm a man entered the shop on Victoria Avenue and produced a syringe to a female employee before making demands for cash.
The employee refused the demands but the man took a sum of cash from a transaction that was taking place with a customer.
The man then fled the store on foot.
No-one was physically injured during the incident.
21 April 2015 – Armed Robbery – Fast Food Outlet – Derrimut
Published April 24, 2015 | Brimbank Embona Taskforce detectives are appealing for public assistance following an armed robbery at a fast food outlet in Derrimut last week.
Investigators have been told two men, one armed with a hammer and the other with a knife, entered the store on Mount Derrimut Road around 4am on 13 April.
The offenders threatened staff and made demands for cash which was handed over.
The men left the store and were last seen walking west along Foleys Road.
Police believe the same offenders are responsible for three other armed robberies in the Brimbank area.
The offender is perceived to be of Pacific Islander in appearance, 180cm tall, with a medium build.
Detectives have released two images of the men they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.
