29 September 2016 – Armed Robbery – Business Premises – Dubbo
Published September 30, 2016 | 
Police are investigating after an armed robbery in the state’s central west.
Just before 12am on Wednesday 28 September 2016, a man entered a business on the corner of Cobra and Darling streets, Dubbo, allegedly armed with a knife.
Police have been told the man threatened staff, demanded their wallets and cash before fleeing the scene.
Officers attached to Orana Local Area Command established a crime scene and commenced and investigation.
Police would like to speak to man who might be able to assist with inquiries. He is described as being in his 20’s, about 165-170cm tall, of thin build, with dark eyes and tanned skin.
Police are urging anyone with information to contact detectives from Dubbo Police Station via Crime Stoppers.
28 September 2016 – 2nd Arrest – Armed Robbery – Bakery – East Lismore
Published September 30, 2016 | Police have arrested and charged a man following investigations into an armed robbery in the State’s Northern Rivers region on Monday.
Just after 6am (Monday 26 September 2016), a worker was at a bakery on Wyrallah Road, East Lismore, when three men entered the store, one of whom was allegedly armed with a knife.
Police will allege the woman was grabbed by the throat and threatened before a sum of cash and a charity tin was taken and the men ran from the store.
They fled the scene in a Suzuki Baleno, which has since been confirmed as stolen.
On Monday afternoon, police attended a home on Wyrallah Road and arrested a 19-year-old man.
A search warrant was executed on the home with a number of items seized for forensic examination.
The man was taken to Lismore Police Station where he was charged with robbery with an offensive weapon as a principle in the second degree and being carried in a conveyance without the consent of the owner.
He was refused bail and appeared at Lismore Local Court yesterday (Tuesday 27 September 2016).
Officers from Richmond Local Area Command are continuing their investigations into the robbery and anticipate further arrests.
27 September 2016 – Arrest – Armed Robbery – Business Premises – East Lismore
Published September 30, 2016 | A man has been charged following an alleged armed robbery in the state’s north yesterday.
Just after 6am (Monday 26 September 2016), a 34-year-old woman was at a business on Wyrallah Road, East Lismore, when two unknown men entered the store.
Police will allege one of the men, armed with a knife, threatened the woman and demanded money.
The men stole cash and left with a third unknown man.
The woman was not injured.
Officers from Richmond Local Area Command attended and commenced an investigation.
Following inquiries, officers from the Richmond Target Action Group executed a search warrant at a home on Wyralla Road, East Lismore.
During the search, they allegedly located a knife and clothing. The items were seized for forensic examination.
A 26-year-old man was arrested at the home and taken to Lismore Police Station.
He was charged with robbery armed with offensive weapon as an accessory after the fact and knowingly deal with proceeds of crime.
The man was bail refused to appear at Lismore Local Court today (Tuesday 27 September 2016).
Inquiries are continuing and detectives urge anyone with information about the incident to come forward.
16 September 2016 – Armed Robbery – Bakery Store – Helensvale
Published September 23, 2016 | Police are searching for a man after a bakery store at Helensvale was robbed at knife point today.
Around 11.50am a man armed with a knife entered the Lindfield Road business and made demands for money from the 35-year-old female store attendant.
When the woman failed to hand over any money the man reached over the counter and stole money from the cash register before fleeing on foot towards Discovery Drive.
There were no customers in the bakery at the time of the robbery.
No one was physically injured during the incident.
Early description of the offender is that he is Caucasian with short blonde hair, blonde side burns and was wearing a black t-shirt with a white circle on it.
23 September 2016 – Update – CCTV Released – Armed Robbery – Pizza Delivery Driver – Punchbowl
Published September 23, 2016 | Police investigating the robbery of a pizza delivery rider in Punchbowl last month have released CCTV footage of the incident and are appealing for public assistance.
About 7.30pm (Tuesday 30 August 2016), a 26-year-old man parked his motorcycle on Owen Street, Punchbowl, to deliver pizzas.
After parking the bike, he was approached by five males, described only as being in their late teens or early 20s and wearing dark clothing.
The five males assaulted the delivery rider, pulling him to the ground and punching and kicking him, before stealing pizzas and a phone and fleeing.
Local police were alerted to the incident and conducted a patrol of the area; however, the males were not located.
Officers from the Metropolitan Robbery Unit’s Strike Force Crommelin are investigating the matter.
Strike Force detectives have released CCTV footage of the incident and are urging anyone with information to come forward.
21 September 2016 – Arrests – Armed Robberies – SW Sydney
Published September 23, 2016 | Two men have been arrested and charged following investigations into several alleged armed robberies over 5 months in South West Sydney.
Strike Force Agria was commenced by investigators attached to the Metropolitan Robbery Unit to investigate the armed robberies of several fast food delivery drivers between April and September this year.
The robberies are alleged to have occurred in the Bonnyrigg, Wetherill Park, Fairfield, Edensor Park, Carnes Hill, Cecil Hills, Cabramatta, Wakeley, Casula and St Johns Park areas of South West Sydney.
Police will allege the two men would follow the drivers to their delivery addresses and confront them with knives or other sharp objects before demanding cash, mobile phones and other items.
Following investigations, police arrested two men in Yennora today (Wednesday 21 September 2016).
Both men were taken to Fairfield Police Station.
A 31-year-old man was charged with 11 counts of robbery whilst armed with an offensive weapon.
A 27-year-old man was charged with robbery whilst armed with an offensive weapon – accessory after the fact.
Both men were refused bail to appear before Fairfield Local Court tomorrow (Thursday 22 September 2016).
A subsequent search warrant was also executed at a home in Edensor Park where mobile phones, a vehicle and other items of interest were seized for forensic analysis.
Investigations by Strike Force Agria are continuing.
16 September 2016 – Appeal – 12 Armed Robberies – Pizza & Chinese Delivery Drivers – Southern Sydney
Published September 23, 2016 | Police are appealing for public assistance following a string of armed robberies across south west Sydney this year.
Officers from the Metropolitan Robbery Unit formed Strike Force Agria to investigate at least 12 armed robberies of pizza and Chinese takeaway delivery drivers in the Fairfield, Cabramatta, Edensor Park and Bonnyrigg areas between April 2016 and September 2016.
In each incident, two men armed with knives approach and threaten delivery drivers, demanding money.
The latest incident occurred just after 9pm on Wednesday (14 September 2016), when two unknown men approached a 47-year-old Chinese takeaway delivery man on Fitzpatrick Crescent, Casula.
Police have been told the unknown men armed with knives, demanded money and took cash from the man, before telling him to get in his car and leave the location.
He complied and police were notified.
As investigations continue, detectives would like to speak to two men who may be able to assist them with their inquiries.
The first man is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 175cm tall, of slim build with short blond hair.
The second man is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 175cm tall, of slim build and unshaven.
Anyone with information is urged to come forward.
11 September 2016 – Armed Robbery – Business Premises – Burleigh Waters
Published September 15, 2016 | Police are searching for two men following an armed robbery in Burleigh Waters overnight.
Initial inquiries suggest a man entered the business on Treeview Place around 7.30pm and threatened the owner with a knife.
He then fled the premises with a large amount of cigarettes and cash accompanied by another male who was waiting outside.
The man is described as around 184cms tall and was wearing a white mask, black jumper with grey sleeves and dark pants.
The appearance of the second man is unknown.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
No was physically injured.
9 September 2016 – SA Police Crime Statistics Released
Published September 15, 2016 | South Australia Police (SAPOL) has released the latest monthly state and Local Service Area crime statistics.
State-wide the statistics over the last 12 months to the end of July show that reported offences against the person have fallen three percent and reported offences against property have risen five per cent.
This has resulted in an overall increase in reported crime of three per cent.
The statistics, including those for local areas, can be found on an interactive map here: https://www.police.sa.gov.au/about-us/crime-statistics-map
Simply enter your suburb or postcode on the interactive map to view or download the latest crime statistics for your area.
Police statistics, released each month to keep the community informed, are compiled in accordance with nationally accepted and approved counting rules.
14 September 2016 – Armed Robbery – Business Premises – Lake Macquarie
Published September 15, 2016 | Police are appealing for information after an armed robbery near Lake Macquarie yesterday.
Police have been told just after 4pm (Tuesday 13 September), an unknown man entered a shop on Hexham Street, Kahibah, armed with a knife.
The man then demanded money and left the store with cash. He was last seen walking down Kenibea Avenue.
The man is described as being in his mid 30s with a medium build and about 178cm tall with short shaved hair. He was last seen wearing a white t-shirt and black shorts.
