25 February 2019 – Appeal – Armed Robbery – CCTV Released – Business Premises – Ballarat
Published March 1, 2019 | 
Ballarat Crime Investigation Unit detectives are searching for two women they believe can assist with their enquiries following an alleged armed robbery and stabbing in Ballarat over the weekend.
It is believed two women entered a store on Mair Street and stole a speaker.
They tried to leave the store and were stopped by security and staff before one woman produced a small knife.
She allegedly stabbed the victim before both women fled the scene on foot.
The 28-year-old Darley man, sustained minor injuries to his arm and was transported to hospital for treatment.
Investigators have released images and CCTV footage of two women they believe can assist with their enquiries.
18 February 2019 – Appeal – CCTV Release – Armed Robbery – Drive In – Gepps Cross
Published February 22, 2019 | Police have released CCTV footage of a robbery which occurred at Gepps Cross last week.
Just before 11.30pm on Thursday 14 February, two men entered the drive-in on Main North Road and approached a staff member in the ticket box and demanded cash. No weapons were sighted and the pair left with an amount of cash in a dark coloured vehicle, possibly a Commodore.
His accomplice is described as being Caucasian, also aged in his 30’s, medium build, about 170cm tall with a cloth partially covering his face. He was wearing a light coloured long sleeve hooded jumper and black shorts.u
15 February 2019 – Armed Robbery – Drive In – Gepps Cross
Published February 15, 2019 | Police are investigating a robbery which occurred overnight at Gepps Cross.
Just before 11.30pm on Thursday 14 February, two men entered the drive-in on Main North Road and approached a staff member in the ticket box and demanded cash. No weapons were sighted and the pair left with an amount of cash in a dark coloured vehicle, possibly a Commodore.
The first suspect is described as being Caucasian, aged in his 30’s, medium build, about 175cm tall and wearing a balaclava, a long sleeve dark hooded jumper with a white stripe down the arm and sleeve and long dark pants.
His accomplice is described as being Caucasian, also aged in his 30’s, medium build, about 170cm tall with a cloth partially covering his face. He was wearing a light coloured long sleeve hooded jumper and black shorts.
12 February 2019 – Armed Robbery – Business Premises – Marleston
Published February 15, 2019 | Police are currently at the scene of a robbery at Marleston.
Just after 7.30am on Tuesday 12 February, a man entered a recycling business on Grove Avenue and demanded cash.
No weapons were sighted and the suspect left with an amount of cash.
He is described as wearing a dark hooded top and dark track pants. The victim was not physically injured.
31 January 2019 – Update – Arrests -Armed Robbery -Various – NW Melbourne
Published February 1, 2019 | Armed Crime Squad investigators have charged a man and woman following a spate of armed robberies across Melbourne’s northwest.
The alleged incidents took place over a number of years and included:
– an armed robbery at a Tottenham liquor store in April 2014;
– armed robbery at a gaming venue in St Albans in June 2015;
– armed robbery at a post office in Deer Park in June 2018;
– armed robbery at a sporting club in Kings Park in November 2018;
– and an attempted armed robbery at a gaming venue in St Albans in November 2018.
Detectives executed warrants at separate addresses in Kings Park and Albanvale yesterday (30 January), where they allegedly seized items including imitation firearms, clothing, mobile phones, cannabis plants and a vehicle.
As a result, a 34-year-old Kings Park man was arrested and charged with a number of offences, including armed robbery, attempted armed robbery, recklessly cause injury, assault with weapon and firearm-related offences.
A 39-year-old Albanvale woman has been charged with armed robbery, theft, traffic drug of dependence (methamphetamine) and cultivate cannabis.
Both have been remanded to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court today.
16 January 2019 – Arrest- Armed Robbery – Post Office – Blackburn
Published January 18, 2019 | Armed Crime Squad detectives have charged a man following an alleged armed robbery at a Blackburn post office last month.
The 26-year-old Knoxfield man was arrested on Monday and charged with armed robbery, attempted armed robbery, theft of motor vehicle, threats to kill and assault with a weapon.
He faced Melbourne Magistrates’ Court yesterday and was remanded in custody to appear again on 23 April.
The charges follow an incident at a post office on Chapel Street, Blackburn on 24 December.
13 January 2019 – Armed Robberies – Newsagency/Pizza Hut – Invermay/Mowbray
Published January 18, 2019 | On the 12th of January 2019 two armed robberies were committed in the Launceston area. The first occurred at 3.45pm in Invermay at the Invermay Newsagency. The second 15 minutes later at the Pizza Hut at Mowbray.
Launceston CIB continue to investigate these robberies that occurred between 3.45pm and 4.05pm on Saturday the 12th of January 2019.
Det Insp. John Parker said that the robbery at the Invermay News and Lotto involved the offender mencacing staff with a screw driver and demanding monies. The robbery at the Mowbray Pizza Hut 20 minutes later, involved the same offender menacing staff with a machete and him stealing a small quantity of money.
Acting Det Insp. John Parker stated that police had identified Shaun Andrew Blake aged 40 years of age, of an unknown address in Launceston, as a person that they wish to speak to in relation to the matter. Det Insp Parker said that despite extensive efforts by police to locate Mr Blake, he has not been located and that police are seeking the assistance of the public to locate him. “It would be best if Mr Blake was able to contact police and I urge him to do that as soon as possible” Det. Insp Parker said.
23 November 2018 – Update – Arrest – Armed Robbery – Business Premises – Mildura
Published November 30, 2018 | A man wanted by Victoria Police for a robbery was arrested by Southern District Police today.
Victoria Police notified SAPOL that a robbery suspect was believed to be residing in the southern suburbs of Adelaide. Following investigations by Southern District Police, the 39-year-old man was arrested today on an interstate warrant after he was located at a bus stop on Flaxmill Road, Morphett Vale.
He was refused police bail and appeared in the Christies Beach Magistrates Court this afternoon.
It is expected that Victoria Police will seek his extradition in relation to an attempted armed robbery in Mildura.
25 November 2018 – Armed Robbery – Business Premises – Broken Hill
Published November 30, 2018 | Police are appealing for public assistance following an attempted robbery in Broken Hill last night.
Just after 8pm (Saturday 24 November 2018), an unknown man armed with a spanner entered a business on Brookfield Avenue, Broken Hill, threatening the employee and demanding cash.
Another employee confronted the man and he fled the scene on foot.
Officers from Barrier Police District attended and commenced inquiries.
Detectives would like to speak to a man who may be able to assist them with inquiries.
The man is described as being of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance, about 180cm tall and aged in his 20s.
23 November 2018 – Update – 3rd Arrest – Armed Robberies – Brothels – SW Sydney
Published November 30, 2018 | Detectives investigating a series of armed robberies of brothels in Sydney’s south west earlier this year have charged a third teenager.
Just before 2am on Monday 15 January 2018, three men – one armed with a firearm – entered a business on Birmingham Road, Villawood.
The men allegedly threatened employees, before stealing cash and mobile phones.
During the incident, a 56-year-old man was assaulted. He sustained minor injuries to his arms and lip.
In a separate incident, about 3am, three men – one armed with a firearm – entered a business on Lancaster Street, Ingleburn.
They allegedly threatened a 58-year-old male employee, before taking cash and fleeing the scene.
Detectives from the Robbery and Serious Crime Squad established Strike Force Moogerah to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incidents.
A 17-year-old boy and an 18-year-old man were previously charged by strike force detectives. They remain before the courts.
Following further inquiries, a 17-year-old boy was served a Future Court Attendance Notice at a juvenile justice centre at Campbelltown about 2.30pm yesterday (Thursday 22 November 2018).
The boy remains in custody to appear at a children’s court on two counts of robbery while armed with a dangerous weapon on Wednesday 9 January 2019.
