7 April 2018 – Armed Robbery – General Store – Camperdown
Published April 13, 2018 | 
Police are appealing for public assistance following an armed robbery at a general store in Sydney’s inner west.
Just after 7pm yesterday (Friday 6 April 2018), a man entered the store in Australia Street, Camperdown, armed with a knife.
The man confronted a female staff member and chased her onto nearby Eton Lane, threatening her with the knife.
She was not physically injured and managed to run to a nearby property and alert police.
The man stole cigarettes from the store and was last seen running down Eton Lane.
Officers from Inner West Police Area Command attended and established a crime scene.
Investigators wish to speak with a man who may be able to assist with their inquiries.
He has been described as being of Caucasian appearance, 180cm tall, with a thin to medium build, wearing a black hooded jumper, long grey pants and sneakers.
Anyone with information is urged to come forward.
25 March 2018 – Armed Robbery – Supermarket – Queanbeyan
Published March 29, 2018 | A man has been charged following the armed robbery of a supermarket at Queanbeyan yesterday.
About 5pm (Saturday 24 March 2018), a man entered the store on Gilmore Place and allegedly confronted staff and threatened them with a syringe.
The man demanded money before fleeing with cash.
Police were alerted and officers from Monaro Police District attended and located the man in the backyard of a nearby home.
It’s alleged he struggled and assaulted officers before he was subdued.
The 37-year-old was arrested and taken to Queanbeyan Police Station where he was charged with multiple offences, including robbery, resist arrest and assault police.
The local man was refused bail to appear at Queanbeyan Bail Court today (Sunday 25 March 2018).
23 March 2018 – Armed Robbery – Supermarket – Findon
Published March 24, 2018 | Police are investigating an aggravated robbery at a Findon supermarket today.
About 4.15pm on Friday 23 March, a man entered the Grange Road store armed with what is believed to be a firearm and demanded cash from staff.
The man left the area after stealing cash in a vehicle similar to a white late 90’s model Nissan Pathfinder.
No one was physically injured during the incident.
The suspect was wearing blue Nike shorts, a dark coloured long sleeve hooded top with a motif on the front and white sneakers.
11 March 2018 – Armed Robbery – Supermarket – East Ipswich
Published March 15, 2018 | Detectives are investigating after a man attempted to rob a supermarket in East Ipswich yesterday.
At 7.45pm, a man entered the business on Jacaranda Street and produced a knife.
He made demands for cash and the male attendant then struck him with a metal bar.
The man fled the scene empty handed and was last seen entering a car and driving south on Chermside Road.
Investigations are continuing.
3 March 2018 – Armed Robbery – General Store – Point Lonsdale
Published March 9, 2018 | Police are investigating an attempted armed robbery at a Point Lonsdale general store this morning (3 March).
Investigators have been told a man entered the premises around 8.30am armed with an edged weapon.
The man threatened the attendant and demanded cash but was disturbed by a delivery driver who entered the shop from the rear of the store.
The offender ran from the store into school grounds nearby.
He is believed to be in his late teens, approximately 185cm tall with a thin build wearing a white face mask or balaclava, black hoodie jumper and dark coloured pants.
It is believed that a man was jogging in the area near the general store at the time of the burglary and spoke with another witness present at the time. Police are keen to speak with him.
8 March 2018 – Arrests – Armed Robbery – Supermarket – Miller
Published March 9, 2018 | Two people have been arrested following an alleged armed robbery in Sydney’s south west yesterday.
About 4pm (Wednesday 7 March 2018), a man attended a supermarket on Cartwright Avenue at Miller and allegedly threatened an attendant with a knife.
The man allegedly demanded money before fleeing with a large sum of cash from the register.
He was seen running from the store with a woman.
Police were alerted and officers from Liverpool City Police Area Command attended and located the pair on nearby Gabo Street.
They allegedly ran from police; however, both were apprehended and placed under arrest.
The 35-year-old woman was taken to Liverpool Police Station where she was charged with assault police and accessory after the fact to robbery whilst armed.
She was given bail to appear at Liverpool Local Court on Thursday 29 March 2018.
The 34-year-old man was taken to hospital for assessment and is expected to be charged.
25 February 2018 – Armed Robbery – Supermarket – Albury
Published March 2, 2018 | Police are investigating an armed robbery in Albury.
About 7.50pm (Sunday 25 February 2018), a man entered a supermarket on Wagga Road Lavington and threatened staff, claiming he had a firearm.
The man grabbed an amount of cash from the cash register and fled the store. No staff were injured.
Police from Albury Police District attended and commenced inquiries.
The man has been described as Caucasian appearance, with red/ginger coloured hair and beard, 180-185cm tall, with a medium build.
No arrests have yet been made.
20 February 2018 – Armed Robbery – Supermarket – Belgrave South
Published February 24, 2018 | Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man following an alleged attempted armed robbery in Belgrave South yesterday.
The alleged incident took place at a supermarket on Belgrave-Hallam Road just before 1.30pm.
A white Commodore with allegedly stolen plates was seen leaving the area.
The vehicle was intercepted in a car park off Dandenong Road, Springvale just before 3pm.
The 35-year-old Hampton Park man was arrested and charged with a number of offences, including attempted armed robbery, intentionally cause injury, reckless conduct endangering injury and traffic-related offences.
He has been remanded to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court.
Police are still searching for a second man believed to have been involved in the incident.
He is perceived to be of Pacific Islander appearance and approximately 175cm tall, and was wearing a blue hooded top and tan-coloured three-quarter cargo pants.
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.
20 December 2017 – Armed Robbery – Supermarket – Point Cook
Published December 22, 2017 | Police are investigating an armed robbery at a supermarket in Point Cook on Monday 18 December.
Investigators have been told an unknown man entered a shopping centre on the corner of Sneydes Road and Boardwalk Boulevard about 8am.
He entered a supermarket in the centre and threatened a staff member with a knife, stealing cash and cigarettes before leaving on foot.
No one was physically injured during the incident.
The offender is perceived to be Caucasian in appearance, 180cm tall, medium to solid build with fair hair.
Investigators have released images of a man they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.
