30 November 2017 – Armed Robbery – Fast Food Business – Eagleby
Published December 1, 2017 | 
Police are appealing for witnesses following the armed robbery of a fast food business at a shopping centre in Eagleby tonight.
Preliminary investigations indicate at around 7:35pm a man entered the business on River Hills Road armed with a machete.
The man demanded money from a female staff member, who complied with the man’s demands before he fled the scene on foot with a sum of cash.
The staff member was not physically injured during the robbery.
The man is described as Caucasian, approximately 178cm tall with a medium build.
He was last seen wearing a dark coloured clothing and a face covering.
Investigations are continuing.
29 November 2017 – Armed Robbery – Fast Food Restaurant – Altona North
Published December 1, 2017 | Altona North Embona Taskforce detectives are investigating an armed robbery at a fast food restaurant in Altona North earlier this week.
Detectives believe two men entered a fast food store at the intersection of Blackshaws Road and Millers Road about 1.50am on 26 November and threatened staff before stealing money from the registers.
Both men were believed to be armed, one with a knife and the other with a firearm.
A white sedan was used by these men and police believe this is a white Nissan Pulsar sedan registration 1GT9RZ which was stolen from Newport before the armed robbery.
Investigators have released CCTV footage of the men they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.
29 November 2017 – Update – Appeal – CCTV Released – 20 Armed Robberies – Various – South and Eastern Melbourne Suburbs
Published December 1, 2017 | Southern Metro Region Crime Team detectives are seeking public assistance to help solve a series of armed robberies that have occurred in the southern and eastern suburbs of Melbourne across a period of almost two years.
Investigators believe two men have targeted bottle shops, petrol stations and fast-food restaurants in incidents dating back to January 2016 and as recent as August 2017.
It is believed the pair are responsible for about 20 armed robberies.
A bottle shop on Centre Road, near Melaleuca Drive, has been the target of the offenders on four separate occasions with the most recent armed robbery occurring on 3 August.
Police have released CCTV and images of two men who they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.
One of the men is perceived to be of African appearance, the other is perceived to be of Caucasian appearance.
Both men appear to be aged in their early twenties.
Anyone with any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
21 November 2017 – Armed Robbery – Restaurant – Canley Vale
Published November 24, 2017 | Police have commenced an investigation following an armed robbery at a restaurant in Canley Vale overnight.
Shortly before midnight police were called to a restaurant on Canley Vale Road following reports of an armed hold-up.
On arrival officers were told a man entered the premises via the back door where he approached members of staff in the kitchen.
He showed a staff member a firearm that he had in a small bag he was carrying around his neck and demanded money from the till.
A member of staff handed the man an amount of cash before he ran from the location.
He has been described as Caucasian or Mediterranean/Middle Eastern in appearance, about 170cm tall with a small build and aged in his 30’s. He had distinct lines or wrinkles on his face.
A crime scene was established while police contacted further inquiries.
13 November 2017 – Armed Robbery – Fast Food Restaurant Carpark – Kippa Ring
Published November 17, 2017 | A man has been charged following investigations into an attempted armed robbery at a Kippa Ring car park yesterday afternoon.
At 4.35pm, a 24-year-old woman and a six-year-old child were returning to their vehicle when they were approached by a man in the car park of a fast food restaurant on Anzac Avenue.
It will be alleged the man demanded the woman’s car keys before intimating that he had a knife in his bag.
The woman refused and the man left the scene.
It will be further alleged that when police arrived at the scene they located a man running from the car park.
No-one was physically injured.
A 33-year-old Clontarf man is scheduled to appear in Redcliffe Magistrates Court today charged with attempted robbery, threatening violence, possessing dangerous drugs, wilful damage and an unrelated charge of threatening violence.
16 October 2017 – Armed Robbery – Takeaway – Alexandra Hills
Published October 20, 2017 | Police have charged a woman after an alleged armed robbery at a takeaway in Alexandra Hills yesterday morning.
It will be alleged at 9.45am a woman has entered the Cambridge Drive store and threatened a staff member with a knife, demanding money.
The male staff member exited the rear of the business with another staff member and contacted police.
The woman remained in the store for a couple of minutes before along Finucane Road and police located her a short time later hiding in a garden in Kingston Avenue.
A 40-year-old Alexandra Hills woman has been charged with one count of armed robbery and enter premises with intent. She is expected to appear at the Cleveland Magistrates Court today, October 16.
The 21-year-old male staff member was not physically injured.
8 October 2017 – Armed Robbery – Restaurant – Toowoomba
Published October 13, 2017 | Detectives have charged a man following an alleged armed robbery in Toowoomba this afternoon.
It will be alleged that around 4.45pm, a man entered a James Street restaurant and threated staff with a knife while making demands for money.
A staff member handed over a sum of cash and the man fled the business on foot.
It will be further alleged the man was arrested in James Street a short time later.
A 47-year-old Maryborough man has been charged with one count each of armed robbery and unlawful possession of a category M weapon.
He is expected to appear at the Toowoomba Magistrates Court tomorrow, October 9.
28 September 2017 – Armed Robbery – Sandwich Shop – Redbank
Published September 29, 2017 | Police are investigating the armed robbery of a takeaway sandwich shop at Redbank Plaza this afternoon.
Just after 3:30pm, a man entered a cosmetics store producing a full syringe and demanding a number of medical products before leaving the store empty-handed.
Around 3:45pm, the man entered the takeaway sandwich shop and produced a full syringe demanding a sum of money.
The employee complied and handed over a sum of cash to the man who then fled the shop.
No one was physically injured as a result of both incidents.
Investigations are continuing
28 September 2017 – Update – Charges Laid – Armed Robbery – Fast Food Outlet – Clontarf
Published September 29, 2017 | Police have charged a man following investigations into an armed robbery that occurred at a fast food outlet in Clontarf on September 25.
It will be alleged that around 10.45pm, a man armed with a concealed knife entered the Oasis Court business and threatened staff members as well as making demands for cash.
The store manager obliged and handed over a sum of cash from one of the registers. After realising a second register was empty, the man fled the store.
A 36-year-old Margate man has been charged with two counts of robbery and one count enter premises with intent.
He is due to appear in the Redcliffe Magistrates Court tomorrow, September 28.
26 September 2017 – Armed Robbery – Fast Food Outlet – Clontarf
Published September 29, 2017 | Police investigating an armed robbery that occurred at a fast food outlet in Clontarf last night have released an image of a man who may be able to assist with inquiries.
Around 10.45pm, a man armed with a knife entered the Oasis Court business and threatened staff members, making demands for cash.
The store manager handed over a sum of cash from one of the registers. After realising a second register was empty, the man fled the store.
No one was physically hurt during the incident.
A white utility was seen driving on Oasis Court at speed without lights on a short time later. It was last seen turning right onto Elizabeth Avenue.
Anyone who may have seen a white utility in the area around the time of the incident or who has any information in relation to the incident is urged to contact police.
Investigations are ongoing.
