7 May 2014 – Arrests – Armed Robberies – Takeaway Store/Service Station/Bottleshop – Sydney and South NSW
Published May 9, 2014 | 
Two men and a woman have been arrested following investigations into a string of alleged armed robberies in Sydney and the state’s south over the last four weeks.
About 6pm, Tuesday 22 April 2014, two men entered a take away store on the corner of Padman Drive and Gulson Street, Albury, armed with knives.
When the attendant ran from the store, the two men allegedly took cash and fled the scene in a car driven by a woman.
Officers from Albury Local Area Command were called and commenced investigations.
About 12.30am, Friday 2 May 2014, a woman entered a service station on Henry Street, Penrith and allegedly lured the attendant away from the counter, before leaving the premises.
A short time later, two men entered the service station, allegedly armed with a knife, and demanded cash.
They then ran from the scene with cash and cigarettes. Police were called and a crime scene was established.
At 8.10pm, Monday 5 May 2014, two men armed with a knife entered a bottle shop on Kaitlers Road, Springdale Heights, and allegedly demanded cash.
They ran from the scene a short time later, taking cash. Officers were called and commenced investigations.
Between 11.45am, Monday 5 May 2014 and 2pm Tuesday 6 May 2014, two men entered a home on Klose Street, Lavington, where they allegedly stole personal items, including jewellery.
They fled the scene and police were called.
Following investigations, about 3pm, Tuesday 6 May 2014, two men and a woman were arrested at a store in High Street, Wodonga, by Victorian Police. NSW Police sought and were granted permission to extradite the trio to NSW.
The two men, a 27-year-old from Albury and a 31-year-old from Doonside, were charged with three counts of robbery in company and aggravated break and enter, commit serious indictable offence.
The woman, a 30-year-old from Culcairn, was charged with two counts of robbery in company.
All three were refused bail, to appear at Albury Local Court tomorrow (Thursday 8 May 2014).
1 May 2014 – Armed Robbery – Fast Food Outlet – Lower Plenty
Published May 2, 2014 | Police are investigating following an armed robbery in Lower Plenty last night.
Banyule Crime Investigation Unit detectives have been told a female staff member was closing up at a Main Road fast food outlet at around 8.35pm when a man armed with a baseball bat entered the store.
The thief demanded cash and made off with an undisclosed amount.
Police have released a series of images of a man they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.
He is described as being in his 20s, with olive skin, wearing a black hooded top, black pants, white socks and black shoes.
The shoes have light markings on the outside of the soles.
1 May 2014 – Armed robbery – Milk Bar – Fawkner
Published May 2, 2014 | Detectives at Fawkner Embona Taskforce are appealing for witnesses following an armed robbery at a milk bar in Fawkner on Sunday.
Police have been told a man entered the milk bar on Tyson Street and made demands for money just before midday.
It is believed the offender produced a knife and jumped over the counter when the attendant threw a chair at him.
The bandit attempted to open the till but was unsuccessful.
He grabbed cigarettes before fleeing the scene.
The offender is perceived to be of African appearance and aged 16-18 years old.
He was wearing dark sunglasses, a white hooded jumper with the word “Deluxe” on the front, black tracksuit pants, gloves and carrying a black backpack.
Investigators have released images of a man that may be able to assist with their enquiries.
1 May 2104 – Armed Robbery – Subway – Glenorchy
Published May 2, 2014 | Orange-shoed robber flees Glenorchy Subway
Tasmania Police investigators are appealing for information from the public after an armed robbery at the Subway sandwich shop in Eady St, Glenorchy last night.
Just after 10pm a man produced a knife and demanded money from the two teenage female staff.
He left with a sum of notes and coins from the cash register, carried in a Subway bag and an ANZ bag.
The suspect is described as:
Medium build, about 160-165cm tall, aged in his late 20’s and wearing black track pants, a grey hooded jumper and distinctive orange shoes.
The store was empty of customers and the offender fled on foot towards Eady St oval.
The investigating officer, Senior Constable Jennifer Wood said:
“This would have been a terrifying experience for the two young shop attendants and we are doing everything we can to identify and arrest the offender.
“He covered his face with his top and was in and out of the shop in a matter of seconds.
“He was wearing bright orange shoes which could be helpful in identifying him by those who know him.
“We are asking for anyone who thinks they might know anything about the robbery or the offender to contact police.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Senior Constable Jenn Wood from Glenorchy Criminal Investigation Branch on 6230 2827.
2 May 2014 – Armed Robbery – Fast Food Shop – Panania
Published May 2, 2014 | Police are appealing for witnesses after an attempted armed robbery in Panania last night.
About 9pm (Thursday 1 May 2014), an attendant, a 56-year-old man, was working in a fast food shop on Tower Street when a man approached the counter.
The man demanded cash and threatened the attendant with a knife, when he refused the man ran from the shop.
Police were contacted and Bankstown Local Area Command officers attended commencing an investigation.
The attendant was not injured during the incident.
The man was described to officers as 160cm tall, slim build, wearing a black balaclava, black sunglasses, a yellow jacket, and he was carrying a grey/red plastic bag.
Investigators are appealing for anyone that was in the area at the time and witnessed the incident or knows anything about the robbery to contact the authorities.
25 April 2014 – Armed Robbery – Fast Food Business – Hermit Park
Published April 28, 2014 | Police are investigating after a man armed with a metal bar attempted to rob a fast food business at Hermit Park last night.
Around 9.10pm a man entered the Charters Towers Road business and demanded money. As other staff started to seek refuge in an office the man ran from the store empty handed.
No one was physically injured during the incident.
The man is described as tall and of skinny build and was wearing dark clothing. He had a cloth obscuring his face.
22 April 2014 – Armed Robbery – Pizza Bar – Broadview
Published April 28, 2014 | Police are investigating an aggravated robbery at a Pizza Bar in Broadview last night.
At about 10.30pm a man armed with a knife entered the Pizza Bar on Regency Road and demanded money.
The suspect threatened staff before running off with cash.
No one was physically injured during the robbery.
A police dog patrol searched the area but unfortunately no-one was located.
The suspect is described as of Aboriginal appearance, about 20 years of age, 180cm tall, slim build, black hair. He was wearing a black hooded jumper and a black baseball cap.
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27 April 2014 – Armed Robbery – Restaurant – Padstow
Published April 28, 2014 | Police are investigating an armed robbery at Padstow, in Sydney’s south west.
Two men entered a restaurant on Cahors Road just before 8pm yesterday (Saturday 26 April 2014) with their faces concealed and armed with machetes.
The pair threatened customers and staff before fleeing with a woman’s handbag and money.
No one was injured.
Police were alerted and officers from Bankstown Local Area Command attended and established a crime scene.
A search of the area was conducted with assistance from the Dog Unit, however the men weren’t found.
Detectives are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident, or any suspicious behaviour in the area, to come forward.
22 April 2014 – Armed Robbery – Pizza Bar – Broadview
Published April 22, 2014 | Police are investigating an aggravated robbery at a Pizza Bar in Broadview last night.
At about 10.30pm a man armed with a knife entered the Pizza Bar on Regency Road and demanded money.
The suspect threatened staff before running off with cash.
No one was physically injured during the robbery.
A police dog patrol searched the area but unfortunately no-one was located.
The suspect is described as of Aboriginal appearance, about 20 years of age, 180cm tall, slim build, black hair. He was wearing a black hooded jumper and a black baseball cap.
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16 April 2014 – Armed Robbery – Pizza Restaurant – Cabramatta
Published April 22, 2014 | Police are investigating the armed robbery of a pizza restaurant at Cabramatta last night.
About 11pm, Tuesday 15 April 2014, a 47-year-old man was working in the restaurant on Hughes Street when he was confronted by a man who was armed with a handgun.
He demanded and was handed cash from the register before leaving the restaurant through the rear door of the premises and running west along Hughes Street.
The store owner was not injured during the robbery and immediately contacted police.
Officers from Cabramatta Local Area Command, the Dog Unit and Polair attended the scene and conducted a search of the area but were unable to locate the armed man.
A crime scene was also established at the restaurant and examined by specialist forensic officers.
Detectives are continuing investigations into the armed robbery and are looking for a man who has been described as being of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern appearance with an olive complexion.
Police have been told the man was aged in his mid 20s, about 170cm tall with a slim build and wearing a black hooded jacket, black pants and white shoes.
