27 January 2018 – Armed Robbery – Convenience Store – Salisbury
Published January 27, 2018 | 
Police are investigating an aggravated robbery that occurred at Salisbury early this morning.
About 2.40am, Saturday 27 January, patrols were called to a convenience store on the Salisbury Highway after a man armed with a knife entered and threatened staff while his accomplice waited at the door.
The men ran away on foot after stealing a very small amount of cash and were last seen heading toward Banks Street. Police patrols searched the area but have been unable to locate them this time.
No one was physically injured and investigations are continuing.
The men are described as average build, with Australian accents and covers over their faces. The man who entered the store was wearing a dark hoodie jumper with a white motif and light grey pants, the second man was wearing blue jeans and a grey hooded jumper.
23 January 2017 – Armed Robbery – Deli – Smithfield
Published January 27, 2018 | A Munno Para man has been arrested after he allegedly robbed a deli at Smithfield this afternoon.
Just after 1pm on Tuesday 23 January a man armed with a hammer threatened staff a deli on Anderson Walk at Smithfield demanding cash and food.
The suspect fled from the shop stealing confectionery with the owner of the store giving chase assisted by a member of the public.
The suspect was eventually caught by the owner in nearby street and police arrived a short time later and arrested the man.
The 26-year-old man has been charged with aggravated robbery, he has been refused police bail and will appear in the Elizabeth Magistrates Court tomorrow.
There were no injuries in the incident.
23 January 2018 – Arrest – Robbery – ATM – Magill
Published January 27, 2018 | Two men have been charged after an attempted theft from an ATM at a shopping centre in Magill.
At 4am this morning (Tuesday 23 January), police were called to the shopping centre on Magill Road after several alarms were detected.
Two men were seen leaving by police in a Volkswagen hatchback. Upon seeing police the men drove off and immediately collided with a brick wall in the carpark of the shopping centre.
One man was arrested while the other ran from the scene. He was arrested a short time later on Magill Road.
One man was taken to the City Watch House while the other was taken to hospital for treatment of a head wound following the collision.
Police discovered that the supermarket had been broken into along with an adjoining butchers shop. An attempt was made to gain access to an ATM but with no success.
A 34-year-old man and a 35-year-old man both of no fixed address have been charged with serious criminal trespass and illegal use of a motor vehicle. They have been refused police bail and are expected to appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court either late today or tomorrow.
Checks by police revealed the car was stolen and was bearing false plates.
Police are also investigating links between the break-in at Magill and an earlier break-in at the Franklin Street bus depot where an unsuccessful attempt was made to gain entry into two carpark cash machines.
18 January 2018 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Greenacres
Published January 19, 2018 | Holden Hill police are investigating an incident where a man armed with a knife robbed a Greenacres service station overnight.
Just before 2am on Thursday 18 January, a man wearing a ski mask, black clothing an armed with a large knife, walked into a service station on North East Road and threatened the console operator.
The suspect was handed a small amount of money from the till and five packets of tobacco and he fled on foot.
There were no injuries in the incident.
Police patrols including a police dog patrol searched the area but the suspect wasn’t located.
7 January 2018 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Kilburn
Published January 12, 2018 | Police are investigating an aggravated robbery which occurred at Kilburn early this morning.
Just before midnight, Sunday 7 January, patrols were called to a service station on Chruchill Road after three men entered. One man threatened staff with a knife demanding cash while the other two stood guard at the front doors.
The men left the service station on foot with an amount of cash running east down Northcote Street. Police patrols cordoned the area while Police Dog Nero attempted to track the men but was unable to locate them this time.
No one was physically injured and investigations are continuing.
The men are described as average build, all wearing dark clothing and full face balaclavas.
5 January 2018 – Armed Robbery – Convenience Store – South Plympton
Published January 12, 2018 | A woman has been arrested after a robbery at a South Plympton convenience store overnight.
It will be alleged the woman was armed with a small kitchen knife, threatened staff and demanded cash at the Cross Road store just before 10.30pm on Thursday 4 January.
She stole cash and was last seen walking north on Winifred Avenue.
There were no injuries.
Police searched the area with the assistance of Police Dog Ruger and reviewed store CCTV.
Overnight, Sturt CIB detectives attended an address and arrested a suspect. The 44-year-old Glandore woman was charged with aggravated robbery and bailed to appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court on 20 February.
4 December 2017 – Appeal – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Salisbury
Published December 8, 2017 | Police are seeking the assistance of the public to help identify a man who entered a Salisbury service station with his face covered with a balaclava last month.
The incident occurred just after 3am on Sunday 19 November at Commercial Road, Salisbury.
The man, wearing a black balaclava, black jumper, hi-vis orange ‘McMahon’ company vest, jeans and thongs, had a yellow claw hammer in his pocket. He left empty handed when challenged by the attendant.
1 December 2017 – Armed Robbery – Supermarket – Collinswood
Published December 8, 2017 | Police are investigating a robbery at a supermarket at Collinswood overnight.
Just before 8.30pm on Thursday 30 November, two men wearing dark clothing and with their faces covered, entered the supermarket on North East Road, Collinswood. One of the suspects produced a handgun while the other had a knife. They threatened staff before stealing an amount of cash and left on foot.
The first suspect was wearing blue jeans, a black jacket, a blue baseball cap and used a white handkerchief to cover his face. He was a larger build than the second suspect. The second suspect was wearing black track pants, black Nike sandshoes, a grey and black hooded top with white tassels and used a black handkerchief to cover his face.
No one was physically injured during the robbery.
Police searched the area with the assistance of Police Dog Roy but were unable to locate the suspects.
20 November 2017 – Arrest – Armed Robbery – Supermarket – Wyndham Vale
Published November 24, 2017 | Police have charged a man following an alleged armed robbery at a supermarket in Wyndham Vale last night.
It is alleged three men wearing hooded jumpers and gloves attended the address about 9.30pm.
The men brandished knives and threatened staff, before leaving the shop with an amount of cash and cigarettes.
One of the workers, a woman in her 50s, received a laceration to her hand during the incident and was treated on scene.
Embona Taskforce detectives arrested an 18-year-old man in Wyndham Vale earlier this afternoon.
The Wyndham Vale man is set to be presented to Melbourne Magistrates’ Court this evening charged with armed robbery.
He was also charged in relation to another alleged armed robbery at a supermarket in Hoppers Crossing on 13 November.
Police are still searching for two other men in relation to the Wyndham Vale incident.
They are perceived to be of African appearance and may have made several purchases in the Wyndham Vale area prior to the alleged armed robbery.
9 November 2017 – Armed Robbery – Hardware Store – Modbury
Published November 10, 2017 | Just after 2pm, a man entered the store on North East Road and stole items from inside the premises. When he was confronted by store security, he threatened them with a knife before driving away in an early 2000’s Holden Commodore sedan.
No one was injured.
The suspect is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 195cm tall, solid build, and was wearing a dark coloured baseball cap, sunglasses, a white t-shirt with an Adidas logo on the front, grey cargo shorts and white running shoes.
Anyone who recognises the man, or witnessed the incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au
