12 December 2017 – Armed Robbery – Adult Store – Mackay
Published December 15, 2017 | 
Police are investigating following the armed robbery of an adult store in Mackay overnight.
Initial information suggests that a man entered an adult store on Wood Street at 8.30pm and approached the counter armed with a hammer.
The man threatened the female attendant and then fled the store with a sum of cash.
No one was physically inured as a result of the incident.
The man is described as being around 180cms tall, had a dark complexion and had a slim build.
He was last seen wearing a black hooded top with a white logo, dark coloured demin shorts and white sneakers.
Investigations are continuing.
29 November 2017 – Armed Robbery – Business Premises – Noble Park
Published December 1, 2017 | Greater Dandenong Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating following an attempted robbery on 4 November in Noble Park.
It was reported that an unknown male entered a business on the Princes Highway about 6.30pm.
The man is believed to have made a number of purchases from the business before allegedly making demands for cash.
A staff member has then run into a back room.
The man fled from the premises empty handed and is believed to have travelled south on the Princes Highway toward Dandenong.
The offender is perceived as being Caucasion, in his late 40s, and approximately 185cm tall.
Investigators have released images of a man they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.
30 November 2017 – Charges Laid – Armed Robberies – Store/Service Stations – Sydney Metro Area
Published December 1, 2017 | A man will face court today charged over a series of alleged armed robberies in the Sydney metropolitan area this month.
Earlier this month, detectives from the State Crime Command’s Robbery and Serious Crime Squad established Strike Force Adderstone to investigate a series of armed robberies, which were believed to be linked.
In the first incident, a man entered a store on Hoxton Park Road, Prestons, armed with a firearm just before 9pm on Wednesday 8 November 2017. The man allegedly fired shots while threatening staff, before fleeing the scene empty handed.
Police were called to a second incident about 2.30am on Thursday 9 November 2017, and were told a man entered the service station on Wallgrove Grove, Eastern Creek, armed with a firearm. The man allegedly threatened an employee before stealing cash and cigarettes, and fleeing the scene.
A short time later, police were called to a service station on Elizabeth Drive, Kemps Creek, following reports a man armed with a firearm entered the store, allegedly threatened staff, and stole cash and cigarettes before fleeing the scene.
Investigators were told the man drove – or was driven – from each of the locations in a silver Mitsubishi Evolution.
About 3am on Friday 10 November 2017, a man allegedly armed with a firearm entered a service station at Liverpool, threatened the console operator, and stole cash and cigarettes before fleeing the scene on foot.
Local police established crime scenes at each of the locations, which were examined by specialist forensic officers.
About 10.20pm on Sunday 15 November 2017, police attempted to stop a silver Mitsubishi Evolution on Maxwells Avenue, Sadleir, and the driver failed to stop.
Officers initiated a pursuit, which ended after the Evolution crashed into a fully-marked Highway Patrol car.
The driver ran from the vehicle, and despite an extensive search of the area, he could not be located.
Following extensive investigations, Strike Force Adderstone detectives arrested a 24-year-old man on Wilson Road, Green Valley, about 11.30am yesterday (Wednesday 29 November 2017).
He was taken to Green Valley Police Station and charged with three counts of armed robbery with dangerous weapon, attempt armed robbery with dangerous weapon, two counts each of fire firearm in public place, use prohibited weapon contrary to prohibition order, and possess prohibited weapon contrary to prohibition order; police pursuit- not stop-drive dangerously (Skye’s Law), and P2 driver exceed speed over 45km/h.
The Ashcroft man was refused bail to appear at Liverpool Local Court later today (Thursday 30 November 2017).
Investigations under Strike Force Adderstone are continuing.
26 November 2017 – Armed Robbery – Pizza Delivery Driver – Bellbird
Published December 1, 2017 | Police are investigating the armed robbery of a pizza delivery driver at Bellbird, in the state’s Hunter region, overnight.
Just before 9.30pm (Saturday 25 November 2017), a 22-year-old man delivered a pizza to a home on Atkinson Street.
After making the delivery, the man drove his white Ford Territory into Kendall Street where he was approached by a man who was armed with a knife.
The armed man threatened him and demanded cash, before fleeing with his takings.
Police were alerted and officers from Central Hunter Local Area Command attended and canvassed the area.
An investigation is underway and police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
22 November 2017 – Armed Robbery – Newsagency – Pagewood
Published November 24, 2017 | Police are appealing for information following an armed robbery at a newsagency in Sydney’s south last night.
About 6.40pm yesterday (Tuesday 21 November 2017), police have been told a man armed with a firearm entered a newsagency on Dalley Avenue, Pagewood.
He threatened a male employee with the firearm before punching him in the head.
The man stole cash before fleeing the store with another man towards Dalley Lane.
The employee, a 55-year-old man, was taken to Prince of Wales Hospital, suffering facial injuries.
Police attached to Botany Bay Local Area Command launched an investigation.
Officers wish to speak with two men who may be able to assist with their inquiries.
One man has been described as being of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern appearance, medium build, 170cm tall, aged in his early 20s and wearing a dark-coloured hooded jumper and dark long pants.
The second man has been described as having a large build, wearing multi-coloured blue hooded jumper, light-coloured long pants and black sunglasses.
Anyone with information is urged to come forward.
15 November 2017 – Armed Robbery – Business Premises – Garbutt Townsville
Published November 17, 2017 | Townsville detectives are investigating an armed robbery incident that occurred at Garbutt (Townsville) this evening.
At about 8.15pm, a man entered the Ingham Road business and threatened a male staff member with a pair of scissors demanding cash.
A short time later, a second man outside the store signalled to the man and both men fled the scene with the money.
Both men are described as Aboriginal, approximately twenty-years-of-age, one wearing a black hooded top and one wearing a grey hooded top.
No one was injured during the incident.
Investigations are continuing.
16 November 2017 – Update – Appeal – CCTV Released – Armed Robbery – Newsagency – Wollongong
Published November 17, 2017 | Police are appealing for information following an attempted armed robbery at a newsagency near Wollongong yesterday.
About 5am (Wednesday 15 November 2017), an employee was working at a newsagency in Cowper Street, Warrawong, when he was threatened by a man with a knife who was demanding money.
The employee slapped the armed man causing him to flee empty-handed.
No one was injured during the incident.
Police from Lake Illawarra Local Area Command attended and secured a crime scene.
They are now hoping to speak to a man described as being aged between 20 and 30, about 175-185cm tall, with a thin build and short light brown coloured hair.
At the time he was wearing a black long-sleeved jumper, black tracksuit pants that are possibly ‘Everlast’ brand, and shoes that are black, white, and grey coloured and appear to be ‘Nike’ brand.
Investigations are continuing.
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
9 November 2017- Update – Appeal – Armed Robberies – Store/Service Stations – Prestons, Eastern Creek & Kemps Creek
Published November 10, 2017 | Police are appealing for information following three armed robberies in the Sydney metropolitan area that are believed to be linked.
In the first incident, a man entered a store on Hoxton Park Road, Prestons, armed with a firearm just before 9pm yesterday (Wednesday 8 November 2017).
The man reportedly fired shots while threatening staff, before fleeing the scene empty handed.
Police were called to a second incident about 2.30am today (Thursday 9 November 2017), and told a man entered the service station on Wallgrove Grove, Eastern Creek, armed with a firearm.
The man reportedly threatened an employee before stealing cash and cigarettes, and fleeing the scene.
A short time later, police were called to a service station on Elizabeth Drive, Kemps Creek, following reports a man armed with a firearm entered the store and threatened staff.
Officers were told the man stole cash and cigarettes before fleeing the scene.
Local police established crime scenes at each of the locations, which have been examined by specialist forensic officers.
No one was injured during the incidents.
Detectives from the State Crime Command’s Robbery and Serious Crime Squad have established Strike Force Adderstone to investigate the incidents, which are believed to be linked.
Robbery and Serious Crime Squad Commander, Detective Acting Superintendent Mick Banfield, said investigators are exploring the links between the incidents.
“Strike Force Adderstone detectives are appealing for information from the community, particularly anyone who may have been in or around the locations, and has not yet spoken to police,” Det A/Supt Banfield said.
“The description of the man and vehicle we have from witnesses to each incident is strikingly similar, and we’d like to hear from anyone who may have seen something suspicious.
“The man has been described as being of Caucasian appearance, with a medium build, and between 170cm and 180cm tall, and he left each scene in a silver vehicle.
“Investigators are piecing together the vehicle’s movements throughout the evening, but given the short timeframe between the last two incidents, we’d anticipate the vehicle may have been travelling at speed, which another motorist may have noticed – we’d love to hear from them.
“As you may be able to appreciate, we are only in the early stages of the investigation, so we have limited information at hand; anyone who has information that may assist with our inquiries is urged to get in touch,” Det A/Supt Banfield said.
8 November 2017 – Armed Robbery – Store – Prestons
Published November 10, 2017 | Police are appealing for public assistance following an armed robbery in Sydney’s south-west tonight.
Just before 9pm (Wednesday 8 November 2017), police have been told a man entered a store on Hoxton Park Road, Prestons, armed with a firearm.
The man reportedly fired shots while threatening staff. He fled the scene empty handed in a silver Mitsubishi Lancer on Hoxton Park Road.
No one was injured.
Police attached to Liverpool Local 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, about 170cm tall, and wearing dark-coloured jeans and a long-sleeved white shirt.
Anyone with information is urged to come forward.
