18 January 2017 – Armed Robbery – Retail Outlet – Molendinar
Published January 20, 2017 | 
Police are investigating after a man attempted to rob a retail outlet with a knife at Molendinar this afternoon.
Preliminary information suggests around 2.20pm a man entered the store on Southport-Nerang Road and demanded money from the attendant before producing a knife.
The female attendant was unable to open the register and the man fled the store empty-handed.
The man is described as having an olive or tanned complexion, around 40 to 50-years-old, approximately 178cm tall with a solid build.
Anyone who may have seen the man is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
No one was injured as a result of the incident.
13 January 2017 – Ram Raid – Toy Store – Bentleigh East
Published January 20, 2017 | Glen Eira Bayside Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating following a ram raid at a Bentleigh East toy store yesterday morning.
It is believed a dark coloured Nissan Navara Ute, with cancelled Victorian registration plates UFB036, reversed a makeshift ram into the front doors of Centre Road toy store about 4.50am before driving off.
A man, believed to be the driver, returned to the store about ten minutes later.
He attempted to gain entry through the damaged door but failed and fled empty handed.
Investigators believe the same man was involved in a theft from the store on Monday 9 January, just two days earlier, where a Lego toy set was stolen about 10am.
Investigators have released CCTV of both incidents in the hope that someone recognises the man who they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report to www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
11 January 2017 – Armed Robbery – Newsagency – Mowbray
Published January 20, 2017 | A 26 year old Launceston man has been charged with armed robbery following an incident at Mowbray Newsagency yesterday.
Police were called to the Mowbray Newsagency in Invermay Road, Mowbray, about 4.30pm yesterday.
Police allege the man, armed with a homemade firearm, entered the newsagency and demanded money from the staff before fleeing on foot.
No staff or customers were injured during the incident.
The man has been charged with one count of Armed Robbery and breach of bail conditions.
The man was detained for court and will appear in the Launceston Magistrates Court at 11.30am today.
18 January 2017 – Update – CCTV Released – Armed Robbery – Business Premises – Long Jetty
Published January 20, 2017 | Police have released CCTV images and are appealing for information following an armed robbery on the state’s Central Coast last year.
Just before 4pm on Wednesday 16 November 2016, a man entered a business on Pacific Street, Long Jetty.
Police have been told the man, armed with a knife, approached the counter and demanded cash from a staff member, before fleeing the scene in a silver Hyundai sedan.
No one was injured during the incident.
Officers attached to Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command established a crime scene and commenced and investigation.
Following investigations, police would like to speak to a man shown in the CCTV images who might be able to assist with their inquiries.
The man in the images is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 170cm tall and of slim build. He is shown wearing a black hooded jumper, with the hood over his head and black bandana across his face.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police via Crime Stoppers.
16 January 2016 – Armed Robbery – Business Premises – Rozelle
Published January 17, 2017 | Police are investigating an armed robbery in Sydney’s Inner West.
About 9.20pm (Monday 16 January 2017), a male armed with a knife entered a business on Robert Street, Rozelle, and demanded cash from staff.
He was given an amount of cash and a mobile phone before fleeing on foot from the rear of the premises.
The man was last seen running on The Crescent.
Police from Leichhardt Local Area Command attended and established a crime scene.
At this stage the man is only described as an Asian male, who was dressed in all black clothing.
Inquiries are continuing.
8 January 2017 – Armed Robbery – Business Premises – Beenleigh
Published January 13, 2017 | Police are investigating after a man robbed a business at Beenleigh this afternoon.
Around 4.30pm, the man walked into the store and confronted a female staff member with a conducted energy weapon.
The man demanded cash, then left the store with a sum of money.
No persons were injured during this offence.
Investigations into the incident are continuing.
7 January 2017 – Armed Robbery – Business Premises – Currimundi
Published January 13, 2017 | Police are investigating after a man robbed a business at Currimundi this morning.
Around 1.30am, the man, who was in possession of a firearm, confronted a staff member outside the Nicklin Way business.
The man and the staff member entered the store where the man has demanded money prior to leaving the business with a sum of cash.
Investigations into the incident are continuing.
6 January 2016 – Ram Raid – Business – Alice Springs
Published January 13, 2017 | Northern Territory Police are calling for public assistance in relation to a stolen vehicle that was rammed into a business in Alice Springs overnight.
Detective Superintendent Michael White said police allege a group of young men stole a white Ford Ranger on 5 January and then used the vehicle ram into the business about 3:00am.
12 January 2017 – Update – Appeal – CCTV Released – Armed Robbery – Shopping Centre – Miranda
Published January 13, 2017 | Police have released a CCTV image and are appealing for information following an armed robbery in Sydney’s south last month.
About 4.50pm on Friday 30 December 2016, a man approached a business within a shopping centre at Miranda, armed with a firearm.
It will be alleged the man threatened a staff member and demanded cash, before leaving the scene on foot. The man was last seen walking towards Wandella Road.
Officers attached to Miranda Local Area Command attended and commenced an investigation.
Following inquiries, investigators would like to speak to a man shown in a CCTV image who might be able to assist with inquiries.
He is described as being Pacific Islander/Maori appearance with a dark complexion, in his early 20s, and approximately 170 to 175cm tall.
He is shown wearing a black and grey hooded jumper, black pants, and a black cap.
10 January 2017 – Update – Arrest – Armed Robbery – Business Premises – Colo Vale
Published January 13, 2017 | Police have charged a man with armed robbery after an incident at Colo Vale early last year.
Police will allege about 8pm on Friday 22 April 2016, a man entered a shop in Elm Street, produced a knife and demanded money from the shop assistant.
The man was able to flee from the premises with a quantity of cash.
Police from The Hume Local Area Command attended and commenced an investigation seizing several items of clothing nearby which were forensically examined.
Today (Tuesday 10 January 2017) investigators arrested a 22-year-old man at a home in Finlay assisted by police from Deniliquin Local Area Command.
At Finlay Police Station he was later charged with armed robbery and refused bail.
The man appeared at court today but remains in custody.
He will reappear at Deniliquin Local Court on Tuesday 7 March 2017.
