15 February 2015 – Armed Robberies – Supermarket/Fast Food Restaurant – Cordeaux Heights/Unanderra
Published February 20, 2015 | 
Police are appealing for information after two attempted robberies occurred at Cordeaux Heights and Unanderra today.
About 7.30am (Sunday 15 February 2015), a man has walked into a supermarket on Derribong Drive, Cordeaux Heights and allegedly threatened a 38-year-old shop keeper and demanded money.
The man ran from the store empty handed after two customers walked in.
About 11.10am (Sunday 15 February 2015), a man has walked into a fast-food restaurant on the Princes Highway at Unanderra. The man allegedly threatened a 15-year-old worker and demanded money.
He left empty handed after the worker was unable to open the till.
Police from Lake Illawarra Local Area Command were called to both incidents and commenced investigations.
Investigators suspect both incidents are linked and would like to speak with a man who may be able to assist with their inquires.
The man is described as being of Caucasian appearance, in his mid to late 20s, approximately 183cm tall, clean shaven with light-coloured hair in a crew cut style, and a tattoo on his left calf.
In the first incident, the man was seen wearing a dark-coloured hooded jumper with the hood on, black-coloured shorts and white-coloured joggers.
In the second incident, the man was seen wearing a maroon tank-top and a silver-coloured chain.
11 February 2015 – Armed Robbery – Fast Food Restaurant – Laverton North
Published February 13, 2015 | Detectives are investigating following an armed robbery at a Laverton North fast food restaurant last week.
Police have been told that a man approached staff members at the counter of the Fitzgerald Road restaurant about 7.45am on 8 February.
It’s then believed the man made demands for cash while holding a paper cup which he claimed contained a detonator for an explosive device.
After receiving a quantity of cash, the man fled the store on foot.
Police attended a short time later and did not locate any explosive devices at the restaurant.
Investigators have reviewed CCTV in the area and have released footage of a person they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.
9 February 2015 – Armed Robbery – Restaurant – Merrylands
Published February 13, 2015 | Police are investigating after a man was stabbed during an attempted armed robbery in Merrylands last night.
About 7.50pm (Sunday 8 February 2015), a 41-year-old man was leaving a restaurant on Merrylands Road, when he was approached by a man who allegedly demanded cash.
An altercation took place before the man allegedly produced a knife and stabbed the 41-year-old in the arm, and ran away empty handed.
Emergency services were called and the 41-year-old was treated at the scene by Ambulance Paramedics before being taken to Westmead Hospital with a laceration to his arm.
His injury is not considered life-threatening.
A crime scene was established and police from Holroyd Local Area Command are investigating the incident.
Police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
29 January 2015 – Update – Reward Announced – Armed Robbery – Fast Food Oultet – Sunbury
Published February 1, 2015 | Armed Crime Squad detectives have announced a $100,000 reward as they draw links between a number of incidents including an armed robbery where a hostage was taken in Sunshine West and an armed robbery at a fast food outlet in Sunbury last year.
In the first incident a man armed with a firearm forced entry to a factory in North View Drive, Sunshine West around 5am on Wednesday 8 October.
The man confronted a female employee at the factory and discharged the firearm towards her, causing injuries to her arm.
When police attended the man kept the woman with him whilst making his way towards a motorbike, threatening police before he let the woman go and left the scene.
The man was unsuccessful in his attempt to get into a safe at the warehouse and it’s believed he left empty handed.
It’s also believed the armed man then held up a café on Elgar Road Derrimut, threatening staff with the same long arm firearm and stealing a quantity of cash about 5.25am.
Police have released CCTV footage of this incident in the hope it will assist their investigation.
A FACE image was also released earlier this month of a man detectives would like to speak to in relation to this incident.
Detectives are also appealing for further information and they believe they can now link the man involved with the above incident to a significant armed robbery at a fast food outlet in Sunbury and an attempt just prior at another similar fast food outlet just off the Calder Freeway.
Investigators believe the armed robbery, which occurred in a car park outside a McDonalds on Horne Street on Monday 1 December, involved three offenders.
Police have been told that a quantity of cash was taken during the armed robbery in which it’s believed two of the three offenders were armed with firearms.
The trio help up a cash delivery car and it’s driver just after 6am.
It’s believed that two of the alleged offenders arrived at the scene on a dark coloured motorcycle and one later left on the bike.
The other alleged offender arrived in a late model sports Holden Commodore sedan and two left in the car.
The sedan was later located later that morning dumped and burnt out at Little River near Werribee.
A white late model vehicle was also seen leaving the scene of this car fire in Little River.
A subsequent search of the Werribee River a month later, where it was believed the firearms used in the armed robbery may have been dumped, failed to uncover anything.
It’s believed on the morning of the above armed robbery, just before it was carried out, the same trio were at another McDonalds just off the Calder Freeway and attempted unsuccessfully to hold it up.
Investigators have also released CCTV footage of this attempt near the Calder Freeway.
Armed Crime Squad Detective Inspector Stephen Clark said it is hoped the release of the reward and the CCTV footage will help progress the investigation.
“We are appealing for anyone with information or anyone who witnessed the offenders and/or car you see on the CCTV to come forward,’ D/Insp Clark said.
“Our investigation has led us to this point and we are just waiting for that crucial call.
“Hopefully the offer of the reward will help us make that breakthrough.”
The reward for information is payable at the discretion of the CCP for information leading to the identification, prosecution and conviction of those responsible.
The Director of Public prosecutions may also consider the granting of an indemnity to any person who provides information in relation to the identity of the principal offender or offenders.
30 January 2015 – Update – Charges Laid – Armed Robbery – Fast Food Outlet – Minto
Published February 1, 2015 | A man has been arrested and charged with multiple offences following police inquiries into an armed robbery in Minto this week.
It was about 6am on Tuesday (27 January 2015) that two men entered a fast-food outlet on Stoney Batter Road.
Police will allege the men were armed with knives, and threatened a 32-year-old female employee.
They then fled with cash and personal items belonging to the employee.
The woman was not injured.
Following inquiries, police from Macquarie Fields Local Area Command arrested a 22-year-old man in Claymore about 4am yesterday (Thursday 29 January 2015).
The man was taken to Macquarie Fields Police Station, where he was charged with robbery in company in relation to the Minto incident.
Police charged the man with seven additional offences, which are alleged to have occurred between Tuesday 27 January and Thursday 29 January 2015:
* Aggravated break, enter and steal at a property in Sapphire Place, Eagle Vale;
* Steal motor vehicle from the same property;
* Destroy property by fire in Griffiths Place, Eagle Vale;
* Dishonestly obtain property by deception at a St Andrews service station;
* Break, enter and steal at a landscaping-supplies business in Gregory Hills;
* Take and drive conveyance from a Woodbine property; and
* Goods in custody suspected of being stolen.
The man was refused bail, and will remain in custody until his appearance in Campbelltown Local Court on 11 March 2015.
The investigation continues.
22 January 2015 – Armed Robbery – Fast Food Outlet – Ivanhoe
Published January 23, 2015 | Heidelberg detectives are appealing for public assistance following an armed robbery at a fast food outlet in Ivanhoe.
Investigators have been told a man entered the store on Upper Heidelberg Road around 5pm on Sunday.
He threatened the lone female attendant with a knife and stole cash from the till.
The man left the store and was last seen walking down Kenilworth Parade.
The offender is perceived to be Caucasian, 185cm tall, thin build and was wearing a Carlton Football Club jacket and hat and black track pants.
Detectives have released an image of the man they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.
Anyone with any information about the incident or the identity of the robber is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
20 January 2015 – Armed Robbery – Fast Food Store – Prospect
Published January 23, 2015 | Police are investigating the armed robbery of a shop in Prospect last night.
About 9.50pm (Monday 19 January 2015), a 25-year-old man was working in a fast food store on Myrtle Street, when two men with their faces covered entered the shop.
They threatened the attendant with a shortened shotgun and demanded cash, before they stole the cash register.
The men ran from the location, entered a red Nissan Pulsar and drove away.
Police were contacted and officers from Blacktown Local Area Command attended commencing an investigation.
A crime scene was established and examined by specialist forensic officers.
Investigators would like to speak to two men who may be able to assist with their inquiries, one was described as wearing a dark jacket, with a white hood on his head, and black track pants.
The second man was described as wearing a light-coloured hooded jumper with a large white worded emblem on the front, grey tracksuit pants and black shoes.
18 January 2015 – Armed Robbery – Pizza Shop – Carlton
Published January 23, 2015 | Police are appealing for information following an attempted armed robbery of a pizza shop in Carlton last night.
About 8.45pm (Saturday 17 January 2015), officers attached to St George Local Area Command were called to a pizza shop on the Princess Highway, following reports of an armed robbery.
Police have been told a male armed with a knife entered the shop and threatened an employee, a 35-year-old man, and demanded cash.
The employee armed himself with a chair and refused, and the man fled the scene south along the Princess Highway, empty-handed.
No one was injured during the incident.
A crime scene was established and police commenced inquiries.
As they continue to investigate the incident, police would like to speak to a male who may be able to assist them.
He is described as being of medium build, about 157cm tall, 15 to 16-years-old, and was wearing a white hooded jumper
23 December 2014 – Armed Robbery – Cafe – Henley Beach
Published January 7, 2015 | Just before 6am, a man forced his way through a rear door into a café on Seaview Road.
The man, wearing a hoodie and armed with a pole, confronted a cleaner, but she managed to run from the store and raise the alarm. The man fled the store on foot with an amount of cash.
The victim was not physically injured during the incident.
Police attended and searched the area but were unable to locate the man.
23 December 2014 – Update – Arrest – Armed Robbery – Fast Food Restaurant – Dubbo
Published January 7, 2015 | A man will face court tomorrow following an armed robbery of a fast-food restaurant in Dubbo last week.
About 8:30pm (Thursday 18 December 2014), a woman was working in a back room of the restaurant on Victoria Street when she was confronted by a man armed with a knife.
Police have been told the man threatened the woman and other staff before he stole an amount of cash and ran from the scene.
Police were called to the restaurant and commenced investigations into the incident.
About 3.30pm today (Tuesday 23 December 2014), following investigations, detectives from Orana Local Area Command attended a home on Jubilee Street, Dubbo, where they arrested a 21-year-old man.
He was taken to Dubbo Police Station where he was charged with robbery armed with offensive weapon. He has been refused bail and will appear at Dubbo Local Court tomorrow (24 December 2014).
