30 June 2016 – Update – Armed Robbery – Luxury Accessories Store – Sydney CBD
Published July 1, 2016 | 
Police are appealing for information following an armed robbery at a luxury accessories retailer in Sydney’s CBD earlier this year.
About 4.45pm on Thursday 17 March 2016, a disguised man armed with a hammer entered the store in King Street, Sydney and demanded property from staff.
The man stole a large amount of cash and several valuable watches and was last seen entering a stolen Porsche being driven by a second man who police believe is a highly skilled driver.
That vehicle was later located abandoned in Zetland.
Police have now released CCTV images of two people they believe can assist with their inquiries.
The first person is described as a male of Caucasian appearance with a fair complexion, a muscular build and about 180cm tall. In the image he is wearing a grey hooded jumper bearing a South Sydney Rabbitohs team emblem, yellow reflective vest, red scarf and is carrying a blue and white back pack. His right hand was wrapped in a bandage.
The second person is described as a male, about 190cm tall, with a thin build and tanned complexion. In the image he is wearing a baseball cap, dark sunglasses, blue and grey jumper, dark track pants and Nike shoes.
Police are urging anyone who recognises the men to contact police.
17 June 2016 – Armed Robbery – Bakery – Landsborough
Published June 24, 2016 | Police are investigating an attempted armed robbery which occurred early this morning.
At 6.45am two men entered a bakery on Cribb Street, Landsborough. One man purchased a newspaper and as the female employee opened the cash register, this man produced a knife and threatened her.
The second man stood near the front door armed with a metal bar.
The female employee has retreated to the rear of the business due to the threats.
Both men pushed past the front counter into the service area where one man has attempted to pick up the cash register and leave the store.
A male employee who was working at the rear of the business challenged both men, who then fled the store in a green/blue sedan without the cash register or any property.
Investigations are continuing.
10 June 2016 – Armed Robbery – Business Premises – Darlinghurst
Published June 17, 2016 | Police are appealing for public assistance following an armed robbery in Sydney’s inner city last night.
About 7pm (Thursday 9 June 2016), a man entered a business on Liverpool Street, Darlinghurst.
Police have been told he threatened the 24-year-old employee with a knife.
The employee ran away and was not injured.
The armed man took cash and left the scene.
Officers from Kings Cross Local Area Command were notified and commenced an investigation.
As part of their inquiries, detectives would like to speak to a man who may be able to assist them.
He is described as being of Caucasian appearance and of slim build.
He was last seen wearing jeans, a black hooded jumper, black cap with white logo and grey shoes.
Anyone with information is urged to come forward.
10 June 2016 – Armed Robbery – Business Premises – Sydney CBD
Published June 10, 2016 | Police are appealing for public assistance following an armed robbery in Sydney’s inner city last night.
About 7pm (Thursday 9 June 2016), a man entered a business on Liverpool Street, Darlinghurst.
Police have been told he threatened the 24-year-old employee with a knife.
The employee ran away and was not injured.
The armed man took cash and left the scene.
Officers from Kings Cross Local Area Command were notified and commenced an investigation.
As part of their inquiries, detectives would like to speak to a man who may be able to assist them.
He is described as being of Caucasian appearance and of slim build.
He was last seen wearing jeans, a black hooded jumper, black cap with white logo and grey shoes.
Anyone with information is urged to come forward.
9 June 2016 – Armed Robbery – Delivery Driver – Horningsea Park
Published June 10, 2016 | Police are investigating following the armed robbery of a delivery driver in Sydney’s west yesterday.
About 9.15pm (Wednesday 8 June 2016), an 18-year-old man attended a home in Alpine Place, Horningsea Park with a delivery.
As he returned to his car, he was approached by a man who produced a knife and demanded cash.
The 18-year-old was chased by the man before he dropped his change bag.
The man took the change bag and was last seen running down Alpine Place.
Officers from Green Valley Local Area Command were notified of the incident and established a crime scene.
Police investigating the incident would now like to speak with a man who may be able to assist with inquiries.
He is described as being about 20-years-old and of Caucasian appearance and 170cm tall.
He was last seen wearing a white hooded jumper and black tracksuit pants.
31 May 2016 – Armed Robbery – Pizza Delivery Driver – Acacia Ridge
Published June 3, 2016 | Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred last night in Acacia Ridge.
Initial information suggests that at 11.40pm, two men each armed with a knife, approached a pizza delivery driver on Finlayson Street.
One of the men stole the driver’s phone from his hand while the second man entered his car and removed a wallet, cash and pizza before leaving the scene.
Investigations into the incident are continuing.
31 May 2016 – Armed Robbery – Business Premises – Narre Warren
Published June 3, 2016 | Southern Metro investigators, as a part of Operation Cosmas, are appealing for public assistance following an armed robbery in Narre Warren on Sunday.
It is believed a man and a woman attended a store on Narre Warren North Road in a dark 4WD about 12.50am.
The pair entered the store where the woman approached the counter, produced a knife and made demands for cash, while the man stood watch at the entry of the store.
The victim handed over a quantity of cash and the pair fled the incident in the dark-coloured 4WD which is described as having a bull bar, roof racks and a tyre mounted on the rear.
No one was injured during the incident.
Police have released images of a man and woman they believe may be able to assist them with their enquiries.
The man is perceived to be of Caucasian appearance with dark hair and aged in his late teens.
At the time of the incident he was wearing a white two-tone long-sleeve top with a black hood, dark-coloured track pants and dark sneakers.
The woman is described as being aged between 18 to 20-years-old and having an olive complexion.
At the time of the incident she was wearing a white hooded top, dark-coloured track pants with a thin vertical stripe and had a scarf or cloth covering her nose and mouth.
Anyone with information about the armed robbery is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
Amelia Penhall
Media Officer
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25 May 2016 – Ram Raid – Hardware Store – Bayswater North
Published May 27, 2016 | Police are investigating following a burglary at a store in Bayswater North earlier this year.
Investigators believe an unknown man attended the Canterbury Road store on Thursday 10 March about 3.40am.
It is believed the man used a 4WD with a silver bull bar to ram the front of the store causing extensive damage.
He entered the store and stole a number of tools.
No one was at the property at the time of the incident.
Police have released CCTV footage and the below image of a man who they believe may be able to assist with their investigation.
At the time of the offence it is believed the man was wearing a camouflage hooded top and black gloves.
25 May 2016 – Arrest – Armed Robberies – Bank/Clothing Store – Moonah
Published May 27, 2016 | The man was last seen exiting onto Charles St.
No staff or customers were injured during the incidents and no weapon was sighted.
The man, believed to be aged between 35-45 years, is described as being:
- Of Caucasian appearance
- 175-180cm (approx. 5ft 10 inches) tall,
- Thin build
- Salt and pepper beard
- Wearing a light grey/beige zip jacket, black trackpants/trousers, black beanie and light coloured shoes.
16 May 2016 – Update – Charges Laid – Armed Robbery – Cinema Complex – Caloundra
Published May 20, 2016 | Police have charged a second man following their investigations into an armed robbery at Caloundra on May 8.
It will be alleged around 7.30pm two men entered a cinema complex on Bullock Street and threatened two employees with a firearm before demanding money.
The two female staff members complied and the pair fled the scene on foot with a large sum of cash.
No one was physically injured.
A 25-year-old man was arrested and charged on Friday, May 13 with one count of armed robbery and one count of enter premises to commit an indictable offence.
He appeared in the Maroochydore Magistrates Court this morning and was remanded in custody
A 22-year-old Aroona man had been previously charged with the same offences.
