26 September 2018 – Update – CCTV Released – Armed Robbery – Fast Food Restaurant – Yarraville
Published September 27, 2018 | 
Embona Taskforce detectives are investigating an armed robbery in Yarraville last month.
Detectives have been told a male offender rode a bike through the drive-thru window of a fast food restaurant on the corner of Somerville and Williamstown roads just after 1am on 4 August.
The offender forced open the window, produced a firearm and made demands for the attendant to hand over cash.
The staff member handed over a quantity of cash and the offender rode off on his bike, north on Williamstown Road.
No one was physically injured during the incident and the investigation is ongoing.
The offender is perceived to be Caucasian in appearance, aged between 40 and 60 and was wearing a dark hooded top with grey track pants.
Investigators have released CCTV and images of a man they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.
21 September 2018 – Armed Robbery – Pizza Store – Turramurra
Published September 21, 2018 | Police are investigating an armed robbery in Sydney’s north west.
At Midnight (Friday 21 September 2018), police were called to a pizza store on Rohini Street, Turramurra, after staff were threatened by a man with a knife.
The man took an amount of cash from the till before fleeing the scene on foot.
No staff were injured.
A crime scene was established which was examined by forensic specialists.
The man has been described as Caucasian, about 20 years old, slim build, and 185-190cm tall. He was wearing a balaclava.
Detectives from Kuring-Gai Police District are conducting inquires into the incident.
16 September 2018 – Update – Appeal – Armed Robbery – Fast Food Store – Newcastle
Published September 21, 2018 | Police investigating an armed robbery near Newcastle today are appealing for public assistance.
Just before 4.30pm (Sunday 16 September 2018), a man entered a fast food store on Kenrick Street, The Junction, and threatened a female employee with a knife.
The man stole cash and food before fleeing the store on foot.
No one was injured.
Officers from Newcastle City Police District established a crime scene and commenced an investigation.
Police wish to speak with a man who may be able to assist with their inquiries.
He has been described as being of Caucasian appearance, aged between 30-35, of a slim build, with a sore or injury to the bottom of his nose, and facial hair. He was last seen wearing a dark green hooded jumper, light-coloured pants, a blue backpack and sandals.
Any witnesses or anyone with information is urged to come forward.
24 August 2018 – Arrests – Armed Robberies – Restaurant/Bottle Shop – Caroline Springs/Sydenham
Published August 24, 2018 | Police have arrested two teenagers following two armed robberies in Caroline Springs and Sydenham last night (23 August).
The first incident occurred at a restaurant on Lake Street in Caroline Springs about 9.50pm.
Three males, perceived to be Caucasian in appearance, allegedly entered the premises armed with metal bars and a meat cleaver.
A number of items were smashed and they allegedly attempted to steal the cash register but left empty-handed in a vehicle.
The second incident took place at a bottle shop on Hume Drive in Sydenham about 10pm.
Three males with bandanas covering their faces entered the store, allegedly armed with a meat cleaver.
A staff member picked up a baseball bat and the offenders fled empty-handed in a vehicle. No one was physically injured during the incidents.
A 16-year-old Sydenham boy and an 18-year-old Melton South man were arrested at a Taylors Hill address this morning.
Both are currently in custody, assisting police with their enquiries.
Police have also recovered a vehicle, a Honda sedan, believed to be used during the two incidents.
The investigation remains ongoing and police are still searching for the remaining offenders.
24 August 2018 – Update – Charges Laid – Armed Robberies – Fast Food Restaurants – Sydney SW
Published August 24, 2018 | Robbery and Serious Crime Squad detectives have charged a man over three alleged armed robberies of fast food restaurants in Sydney’s south-west two months ago.
In the first incident, an unknown man entered a restaurant on Elizabeth Drive, Bonnyrigg, about 3.40am on Friday 15 June 2018, and threatened staff with a knife and demanded cash.
The man stole cash before fleeing the scene on foot.
About 5.20am on Wednesday 20 June 2018, an unknown man entered the same restaurant and threatened staff with a knife and demanded cash. He stole cash before running from the store.
In the third incident, an unknown man entered a restaurant on Sherwood Road, Merrylands, about 7.15 on Sunday 24 June 2018, and threatened staff with a knife, demanding cash.
The man stole cash before running from the store and driving away in a dark-coloured Jeep.
No one was physically injured in any of the robberies.
Detectives from the State Crime Command’s Robbery and Serious Crime noted potential links between the incidents and commenced an investigation under Strike Force Porbeagle.
Following extensive inquiries, strike force detectives executed a search warrant at a home at Kings Langley, just after 7am yesterday (Thursday 23 August 2018).
During the search, police seized various items relevant to the investigation, and during a search of a vehicle, investigators located ‘ice’.
A 33-year-old man was arrested at the home and taken to Riverstone Police Station.
He was charged with three counts of robbery while armed with dangerous weapon and supply prohibited drug.
The man was refused bail and appeared at Blacktown Local Court, where he was formally refused bail to re-appear at the same court on Thursday 18 October 2018.
6 August 2018 – Armed Robbery – Fast Food Outlet – Norman Gardens
Published August 10, 2018 | Police have charged a woman following investigations into the armed robbery of a fast food outlet in Norman Gardens last night.
Around 10.30pm, a woman walked into the business on the corner of Farm Street and Yaamba Road and allegedly demanded cash while producing an item described as a paint scraper.
It will be alleged she received a sum of cash and then left the store on foot.
Officers located a woman nearby a short time later and she was taken into custody.
A 19-year-old Kawana woman has been charged with armed robbery and is due to appear in the Rockhampton Magistrates Court today.
31 July 2018 – Update – Appeal – CCTV Released – Armed Robbery – Fast Food Restaurant – Emerton
Published August 3, 2018 | Police investigating an armed robbery in Sydney’s west have released CCTV in an appeal for public assistance.
About 2.15pm yesterday (Monday 30 July 2018), a man, armed with a knife, entered a fast food restaurant on Bunting Street, Emerton.
The man jumped the counter and threatened a 23-year-old male employee before stealing cash.
He was last seen running through a reserve near Siemens Crescent.
No one was physically injured.
Officers from Mt Druitt Police Area Command established a crime scene and commenced an investigation.
Investigators have released an image of a man who may be able to assist with their inquiries.
He has been described as being of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern appearance, about 183cm tall, of a slim build, and with brown hair.
He is depicted in the CCTV footage as wearing a blue beanie, dark-hooded jumper, black pants and white sneakers.
26 July 2018 – Update – Armed Robbery – Milk Bar – Dandenong
Published July 27, 2018 | Greater Dandenong Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating after two men held up a milk bar earlier this month and fled with cash.
Investigators have been told the men, who were armed with firearms, entered the Heatherton Road store about 9.30pm on 20 July and demanded money.
The owner, a 47-year-old Dandenong man, was assaulted during the incident and taken to hospital with minor injuries.
The pair took a small quantity of cash, several packs of cigarettes and a mobile phone before fleeing on foot along a nearby laneway.
The second victim, a 42-year-old Dandenong woman, contacted police.
She was not injured.
One of the men is perceived as being of African appearance, about 170cm tall and aged between 20 and 30 years old with a slim build and Australian accent.
The second is perceived as Caucasian in appearance, about 175cm tall and aged between 20 and 30 years old with a slim build.
He was wearing a light-coloured hoodie and was carrying a black bag.
No arrests have been made at this stage and the investigation is ongoing.
18 July 2018 – Armed Robbery – Restaurant – Carseldine
Published July 20, 2018 | Detectives are investigating after a restaurant was robbed in Carseldine overnight.
Initial information suggests that a man entered a Thai restaurant on Beams Road at 8.15pm and approached the front count8r.
The man produced a large metal pole and made demands for cash from a woman working at the business.
Following a verbal altercation with a man who was eating at the restaurant, the man then fled the scene empty handed and was last seen on foot on Beams Road.
No one was physically injured as a result of the incident.
The man is described as Pacific Islander in appearance, around 178cms tall and was last seen wearing a grey hooded jumper and had a black piece of cloth over his face.
Investigations are continuing.
9 July 2018 – Armed Robbery – Fast Food Outlet – Waterford West
Published July 13, 2018 | Logan police are investigating an early morning robbery at a fast food outlet in Waterford West.
Around 2.30am today four males were involved in an armed robbery at a Chambers Flat business during which time two tomahawks were produced by two of the males before money was stolen from a cash register.
All four fled on foot and were last seen travelling down Chambers Flat Road heading towards Muchow Road.
The males are possibly aged in their late teens or early twenties and all were wearing black clothing and hooded jumpers. Three were possibly of Islander descent and one Caucasian.
No one was physically injured and police investigations are continuing.
