4 November 2017 – Armed Robbery – Newsagency – Airds
Published November 10, 2017 | 
Police are appealing for information following an armed robbery at Airds today.
About 7.45am (Sunday 5 November 2017), a man with his face covered and armed with what appeared to be a firearm, approached a 46-year-old woman outside a newsagency on Riverside Drive.
Police were told he forced the woman into the shop.
The man then jumped the counter and demanded cash from the shop keeper, a 54-year-old woman, who was unable to comply with the demand.
The man stole cigarettes and a small amount of coins and was last seen running along Riverside Drive.
Police from Campbelltown Local Area Command attended and commenced investigations.
Officers would like to speak with a man who may be able to assist with inquiries.
He is described as having a thin build, about 175 to 180 cm tall and was last seen wearing black clothing and a balaclava.
3 November 2017 – Update – Arrest – Armed Robbery – Fashion Store – Muswellbrook
Published November 10, 2017 | A man charged over two alleged armed robberies in the Hunter Valley last month will appear at court today.
Police will allege that about 10.30am on Tuesday 10 October 2017, a man armed with a knife robbed a fashion store in Bridge Street, Muswellbrook, escaping with a sum of cash.
It will further be alleged that just after 12pm on Tuesday 31 October 2017, a man with a knife threatened a staff member at a restaurant in Bridge Street, Muswellbrook, before escaping with cash.
Officers from Hunter Valley Local Area Command have been investigating both incidents and attended a home in Glenbawn Place, Muswellbrook, about 10.50am yesterday (Thursday 2 November 2017).
A 23-year-old man was arrested and taken to Muswellbrook Police Station where he was charged with two counts of robbery armed with an offensive weapon.
He was refused bail to appear at Singleton Local Court today (Friday 3 November 2017).
2 November 2017 – Update – Appeal – Armed Robbery – Hair Salon – St Albans
Published November 3, 2017 | Police are appealing for information following an armed robbery at a hairdressing salon in St Albans last month.
Brimbank Divisional Response Unit detectives have been told a man entered the Main Road West salon on Tuesday 10 October about 2.35pm armed with a syringe.
The man demanded cash from the lone attendant who handed handed over a quantity of cash before he fled the store.
The offender is described to be Caucasian in appearance, in his mid 30s, 175cm tall with a medium build
He was wearing a black hooded jumper, blue jeans, black shoes with blue laces.
Pol
ice have released an image and CCTV footage of a man they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.
25 October 2017 – Arrest – Armed Robbery – Chemist/Post Office – Semaphore Park
Published October 27, 2017 | Police have arrested a man following a robbery at Semaphore Park this afternoon.
Police were called to the chemist and post office on Bartley Terrace about 3.15pm today (25 October) after a man allegedly made threats towards staff and demanded cash. The man took off on foot with an amount of cash.
A staff member and customer followed the man until patrols arrived in the area, where he was subsequently arrested in Fairford Terrace.
No one was physically injured during the incident and no weapons were sighted.
A 49-year-old man from Semaphore Park was charged with attempt aggravated robbery and aggravated robbery. He has been refused police bail and will appear in the Port Adelaide Magistrates Court tomorrow.
26 October 2017 – Armed Robbery – School – Auburn
Published October 27, 2017 | Police are appealing for information following an armed robbery at a school in Sydney’s west this afternoon.
About 1.15pm today (Thursday 26 October 2017), police were called to a high school on Hunter Street, Auburn, following reports a man had entered the office with a knife.
Police have been told the man stole cash and fled the scene.
The school was placed in lockdown and no one was injured.
Officers attached to Flemington 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 having a large build and wearing a black hooded jumper, black shorts and had covered his face with a black bandana.
Anyone with information is urged to come forward.
15 October 2017 – Armed Robbery – Gallery – Loganlea
Published October 20, 2017 | Logan police are searching for four males who stole cash from a Loganlea business this afternoon, (October 15).
Around 12.25pm the four attended a Coral Street gallery, one armed with a crow bar, and demanded cash from a 62-year-old female employee.
After a quick search of the business the four fled on foot with a sum of money.
All four males had covered their faces however it is believed they were Pacific Islander in appearance.
The woman was not physically injured and police investigations are continuing.
18 October 2017 – Armed Robbery – Newsagency – Taree
Published October 20, 2017 | A teenager has been charged following investigations into an alleged armed robbery and break-in at Taree earlier this month.
Police will allege about 10.15am on Saturday 14 October 2017, a 15-year-old boy armed with a kitchen knife, entered a newsagency on Mudford Street and allegedly threatened a 66-year-old woman working in the store, before knocking her to the ground.
He then allegedly punched and kicked the woman before dragging her around the shop by her hair.
The teenager has then allegedly stolen cigarettes and ran from the store.
The woman was treated for a fractured cheek bone, bruising and a laceration to her arm and taken to Manning Base Hospital for treatment.
Police from Manning Great Lakes Local Area Command established a crime scene and commenced investigations.
Following inquiries, about 1.50pm yesterday (Tuesday 17 October 2017), officers attended a home in Myall Street, Taree and arrested a 15-year-old teen.
He was taken to Taree Police Station in the company of a support person and charged with robbery whilst armed.
Further inquiries also led to an additional charge of aggravated break, enter and steal being laid in relation to an alleged break-in at a medical centre on Sunday 15 October 2017.
The teen was refused bail to appear at a Children’s Court today (Wednesday 18 October 2017).
17 October 2017- Armed Robbery – Backpacker Hostel – Potts Point
Published October 20, 2017 | Police are investigating after a backpacker was assaulted at a premises in Potts Point yesterday.
About 7pm (Monday 16 October 2017), a 24-year-old man was walking to his accommodation from Kings Cross Railway Station.
As he entered the front of the premises on Orwell Street two men followed him in.
The man swiped his card to access his room and was forced in by two men who closed the door behind them.
The men punched and threatened the occupant while trying to steal his satchel bag that was still over his shoulder.
As he screamed for assistance the two men ran from the room empty handed.
Police were called and a crime scene was established while further inquiries where conducted.
One of the men was described as having olive skin with a large build and long dark Rastafarian hair (either braided or dreadlocked) and shaved at the sides.
The second man was described as being Caucasian in appearance, with a tall thin build and spoke with a French accent.
The 24-year-old Belgium National suffered minor injuries and did not attend hospital.
Detectives from Kings Cross Local Area Command continue their inquiries and would like to speak with anyone who may be able to assist.
9 October 2017 – Update – CCTV Released – Armed Robbery – Business Premises – Cleveland
Published October 13, 2017 | Police have released CCTV vision as they appeal for assistance to help identify a woman who may be able to assist with investigations into an attempted armed robbery in Cleveland on September 12.
At about 3pm on Bloomfield Street, a woman entered a business armed with a large knife and a syringe and demanded money from a 49-year-old female staff member.
The woman fled the scene a short time later empty-handed.
The woman is described as Caucasian in appearance, about 180cm tall with light brown hair.
She was wearing a full length black cape and dark-coloured shoes.
No-one was physically injured as a result of the incident.
10 October 2017 – Armed Robbery – Business Premises – Sadadeen
Published October 13, 2017 | Northern Territory Police have arrested three male youths for aggravated robbery in Alice Springs.
Detective Senior Constable Keryn Goymer said the incident occurred on Sunday 8 October at a business in Sadadeen.
“The offenders allegedly entered the business about 5:30pm, armed with a baseball bat and a knife,” he said.
“The offenders approached a staff member demanding cigarettes.
“An alarm was activated and the offenders fled.”
Two 13-year-olds and a 15-year-old were arrested yesterday and charged with aggravated robbery.
They were remanded in custody to appear in the Alice Springs Local Court today.
