10 June 2017 – Armed Robbery – Supermarket – Balmain
Published June 16, 2017 | 
Just before 9.30pm (Friday 9 June 2017), two employees, aged 21 and 33, were working behind the counter at a supermarket on Darling Street, when they were confronted by two males who ran into the store.
Police have been told the men armed with a small axe and a knife threatened the employees, demanding cash.
The pair ran from the rear of the store into the car park, taking cash.
The staff members and a number of customers in the store at the time were uninjured.
Officers attached the Leichhardt Local Area Command were called and established a crime scene.
As they continue their investigations, police would like to speak to two men who may be able to assist them with their inquiries.
The first man is described as being about 165-170cm tall, and of a slim build. He was wearing a black hooded jumper with a red and white chest motif, dark coloured pants, and dark shoes.
The second man is described as being about 170-175cm tall, and of a medium build. He was wearing grey hooded jumper, black pants, and light coloured shoes.
They were both wearing black gloves and had their faces concealed.
2 June 2017 – Armed Robbery – Supermarket – Sunnybank
Published June 2, 2017 | Police are seeking public assistance to identify two men following an armed robbery in Sunnybank, last night.
Just before 9.00pm two men entered a Mains Road supermarket, selected groceries and were challenged by a 36-year-old female staff member when they were leaving the store without paying.
The men threatened that woman with a knife and they fled on foot with the items.
A 32-year-old male staff member from another business followed the two men and challenged them. The two men assaulted the 32-year-old causing bruising to his face.
The two men fled with the property.
The 32-year-old was treated by QAS for his injuries.
Police would welcome any information relating to the two men.
30 May 2017 – Armed Robberies – Pizza Shop/Milk Bar/Petrol Station – SE Melbourne
Published June 2, 2017 | Police are investigating a series of armed robberies across the south eastern suburbs earlier this month.
It is believed a gold coloured Nissan Maxima was stolen from outside a Glen Waverley address at 8pm on 4 May.
Police believe this vehicle was driven by two offenders to a pizza shop in Wheelers Hill at 8.20pm on the same day.
Two men wearing balaclavas and carrying a knife and a metal pole entered the restaurant and stole the cash register and smashed a window.
The offenders then drove the vehicle to Dandenong, where they entered a milk bar on David Street at 8.30pm and stole cigarette lighters and tobacco pouches.
The men also attempted to open the cigarette cabinet but were unsuccessful.
The offenders then drove to a petrol station on Stud Road, Rowville where they forced their way into the store with a metal pole and box cutter at 8.40pm.
The men then left the store, causing damage to the glass doors.
One of the men is described as 180cm tall; a thin build was wearing a black and blue flannelette jacket.
The other man is described as 185cm tall.
Investigators have also released images of the alleged offenders.
28 May 2017 – Arrests – Armed Robbery – Milk Bar – Berwick
Published June 2, 2017 | Police have charged two teenagers following an alleged armed robbery in Berwick last night.
It is alleged two males, armed with a hammer and a knife, attended a milk bar on Bemersyde Drive about 7.45pm and fled the scene with an amount of cash.
Following the incident, a 15-year-old male was arrested on Hedgeley Drive.
Another 15-year-old male was arrested at an address in Berwick a short time later.
The teenagers were both charged with armed robbery and have been bailed to appear at a children’s court at a later date.
18 May 2017 – Update – Appeal – Armed Robbery – Milk Bar – Kurunjang
Published May 19, 2017 | Police are investigating an attempted armed robbery at a Kurunjang milk bar last month.
It is believed a man armed with a knife entered the Kirkton Drive business about 6.15pm on Sunday 30 April.
Investigators have been told he jumped the counter and attempted to open the till, but was disturbed by the shop attendant and fled.
The man has been described as Caucasian with dark hair and aged in his early 20s.
He was wearing a grey baseball hat, light-coloured hooded jumper and camouflage pants.
Police have released an image of a man they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.
12 May 2017 – Armed Robbery – Coles Supermarket – Casuarina
Published May 19, 2017 | Detective Senior Sergeant Evan Kelly said the incident occurred between 1:00pm – 2:00pm at Coles Supermarket, Casuarina Village.
“A man and woman have attended the supermarket and become involved in an altercation with loss prevention officers and security. It is alleged the pair also threatened staff with scissors before fleeing the area.
“Police attended and following a review of CCTV, the couple were identified and arrested at their Karama residence.”
The 24-year-old man was charged with aggravated robbery, aggravated unlawful use of a motor vehicle and threats to kill (x2).
The 31-year-old female was charged with aggravated robbery, aggravated unlawful use of a motor vehicle and drive unlicensed (x2).
They will appear in Darwin Local Court today.
11 May 2017 – Arrests – Armed Robbery – Grocery Store – Mildura
Published May 12, 2017 | Mildura Crime Investigation Unit detectives have arrested two men following an attempted armed robbery in Mildura last Friday.
The incident allegedly took place at a grocery store on Deakin Avenue just after 5pm on 5 May.
A 19-year-old Mildura man has been charged with 11 offences which include attempted armed robbery and threat to inflict serious injury.
He has been bailed to appear at the Mildura Magistrates’ Court on 3 August.
A 17-year-old Mildura youth was remanded overnight to appear at a children’s court at a later date.
He was also charged with attempted armed robbery, threat to inflict serious injury and other associated offences.
11 May 2017 – Update – CCTV Released – Armed Robbery – Supermarket – Melton
Published May 12, 2017 | Brimbank Embona armed robbery taskforce detectives are investigating an armed robbery at a supermarket in Melton last month.
It is believed two men armed with crow bars entered a supermarket on High Street about 9.40pm on Friday 31 March.
With their faces covered, the men approached the register where they made demands for cash.
They both then went behind the counter and stole three register trays containing a quantity of cash.
A third man was waiting out the front on High Street in a dark coloured hatchback.
All three men fled the scene in that car.
Investigators have released CCTV images of three people they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.
The first man was wearing black pants, jacket and gloves and black cap with a white label at the time of the incident.
He is perceived to be Caucasian in appearance, medium build with a red beard and was wearing a grey and black jumper, jeans and a cap at the time.
The second man was wearing black tracksuit pants with white stripes down the side, a black jacket with a grey hood, black gloves and runners.
The third man police wish to speak to was seen outside the shop on the night before the robbery at about 9.55pm.
He is described as Caucasian in appearance, medium build with a beard and was wearing a green and black cap, grey and black jacket and blue jeans.
5 May 2017 – Armed Robbery – Grocery Store – Bundamba
Published May 5, 2017 | Police have released CCTV footage relating to the attempted armed robbery of a grocery store Bundamba (Ipswich) yesterday morning.
Around 6.40am a man wearing a face cover entered the Brisbane Road business and approached the shop attendant who was standing in front of the main counter.
The man then produced a knife and pointed it at the 52-year-old woman, demanding money and cigarettes.
The woman walked back around the counter, armed herself with a metal pole and swung it at the man a number of times before chasing him from the store.
The man fled the premises on foot and was last seen turning left onto Lane Street.
No one was physically injured as a result of the incident.
The man is described as Caucasian in appearance, around 17-years-old with a slim build, short brown hair, a large spiked stretched earring in his left ear and possibly a small tattoo on his left hand. He was wearing a black “Nets” cap.
2 May 2017 – Armed Robbery – Supermarket – Upper Coomera
Published May 5, 2017 | Police are appealing for witnesses following an armed robbery at an Upper Coomera supermarket today.
Around 4.00pm a man armed with a sword entered the Rose Valley Drive business, threatened a 24-year-old, male staff member and demanded cash.
The man then fled with a quantity of cash in a white Holden Commodore driven by a second person.
Police investigations are continuing.
Police urge anyone with information about this matter to contact police.
