7 May 2018 – Update – Arrest – Armed Robbery – Licensed Premises – Melbourne
Published May 10, 2018 | 
Yarra detectives have charged a man following an alleged armed robbery and assault in which the victim lost the sight in his right eye.
The incident took place in the bathroom of licensed premises in Melbourne on 17 February.
The victim told police, that while in the bathroom, a man allegedly demanded cash and produced a weapon.
The victim was allegedly assaulted by the man which resulted in permanent blindness in his right eye.
Police have charged a 22-year-old Heidelberg man with armed robbery and recklessly cause serious injury.
He has been remanded to Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 8 May.
4 May 2018 – Appeal – CCTV Released – Armed Robbery – Convenience Store – Carlton
Published May 4, 2018 | Melbourne Embona Robbery Taskforce detectives are investigating an alleged robbery at a Carlton convenience store last month.
It’s alleged two men entered the Lygon Street shop, forcing their way behind the counter and stole forty packets of cigarettes shortly before 10.30pm on Wednesday 18 April.
The store attendant was allegedly punched in the face by one of the men, sustaining minor injuries.
Investigators have released an image of a man they believe can assist with their enquiries.
He is perceived to be African in appearance, aged in his early-20s, with a thin build and thin moustache.
Police have already charged a 23-year-old Collingwood man with aggravated burglary, robbery and assault.
He was bailed to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 18 July.
2 May 2018 – Update – 2nd Arrest – Armed Robberies – Stores – Melbourne’s West
Published May 4, 2018 | Altona North Embona Armed Robbery Taskforce investigators have charged a second man and a woman following a series of armed robberies in Melbourne’s west.
It is alleged a man armed with a firearm robbed a number of stores in the Altona and Hoppers Crossing areas on 18 and 19 April.
A 41-year-old Altona man was arrested in Werribee yesterday and charged with three counts of armed robbery.
He was also charged with aggravated burglary, false imprisonment, assault-related offences and attempted carjacking following alleged incidents in Yarraville and West Footscray on 30 April.
The man has been remanded to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 13 July.
A 30-year-old Point Cook woman was arrested in Werribee today and charged with two counts of armed robbery.
She faced an out of sessions hearing and was remanded to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court tomorrow.
A 39-year-old Werribee man was previously arrested on 19 April and charged with three counts of armed robbery.
He was remanded to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 13 July.
2 May 2018 – Armed Robbery – Fast Food Restaurant – Mount Waverley
Published May 4, 2018 | Police are appealing for information following an armed robbery in Mount Waverley last night.
Investigators have been told an unknown man attended the Waverly Road fast food restaurant about 11.30pm on Tuesday 1 May.
The man, who was carrying a weapon, threatened a staff member before taking a sum of cash and fleeing to a waiting vehicle in the car park.
The vehicle, an early model green sedan, was last seen travelling west on Waverley Road.
Police have released an image of a vehicle and man who they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.
The man was described as Caucasian, approximately 180cm tall with a medium build and pale legs.
He was wearing a black long sleeve hooded jumper, black sunglasses, black shorts with light coloured vertical stripes on the legs, black shoes with pink additions and white trim.
He was also wearing white gloves and his face was covered with black clothing.
2 May 2018 – Update – Appeal – Armed Robbery – Convenience Store – CBD Melbourne
Published May 4, 2018 | Melbourne Embona Robbery Taskforce detectives are appealing for witnesses following an attempted robbery in the CBD yesterday.
The incident took place at a Swanston Street convenience store at 11am when a man entered the store and told the attendant to hand over any cash he had.
The man, dressed in a high-visibility work jacket, was armed with a syringe.
The quick-thinking attendant stepped back from the counter and activated a security door, following which, the man walked from the store empty-handed.
Investigators have released images of a man they believe can assist with their enquiries.
23 April 2018 – Update – Arrests – Armed Robbery – Firearms Store – Thornbury
Published April 27, 2018 | Detectives from the Armed Crime Squad executed two warrants this morning as part of their ongoing investigation into an alleged armed robbery at a Thornbury gun shop in January.
The warrants were executed in Thomastown and Epping.
A 17-year-old Thomastown male was arrested and has since been released pending further enquiries.
One of the male occupants of the Epping address was not present at the time of the warrant and police are expecting to speak to him at a later date.
A firearm was also seized from a property, however it is not believed to have been used in the alleged armed robbery on 29 January.
Detectives believe there are a number of people involved in the incident who are yet to be identified and are appealing for public information to assist with the investigation.
One man is described as wearing a blue jumper, navy and white striped Adidas tracksuit pants, white runners and a white covering on his head.
He was also carrying a handgun during the incident.
Earlier today police appealed for further information in regards to the incident at the High Street store.
Detectives believe there are a number of people involved in the incident who are yet to be identified and are appealing for public information to assist with the investigation.
A second man is described as wearing a dark jumper, dark pants and white runners and was wearing a dark blue covering on his head and carrying a dark blue bag at the time of the incident.
Police believe a sledgehammer and a crowbar were also used by the offenders during this armed robbery.
Searches were conducted in the area by police from the Search and Rescue Squad, however they were unable to locate the items.
Detectives are also searching for a white Volkswagen that was seen in the Thornbury area shortly after the incident.
It’s believed a number of people connected to the alleged armed robbery left the area in this vehicle after the incident.
Investigators have released CCTV footage of the Volkswagen they are trying to locate, which shows it following closely behind a white Toyota Kluger that was found dumped on Clapham Street shortly after the incident.
Police are urging anyone with information about those involved or the vehicle to come forward, and are also keen to speak to anyone with any other information about the alleged armed robbery.
23 April 2018 – Update – Armed Robbery – Firearms Store – Thornbury
Published April 27, 2018 | Detectives from the Armed Crime Squad are continuing to investigate an alleged armed robbery at a firearms store in Thornbury earlier this year.
The incident occurred at the High Street premises shortly after 11am on 29 January.
A number of firearms were stolen during the incident and all of these have since been recovered.
On 5 February six men were arrested by police as part of the investigation into the incident and three were subsequently charged.
The remaining three were released pending further enquiries.
Detectives believe there are a number of people involved in the incident who are yet to be identified and are appealing for public information to assist with the investigation.
One man is described as wearing a blue jumper, navy and white striped Adidas tracksuit pants, white runners and a white covering on his head.
He was also carrying a handgun during the incident.
A second man is described as wearing a dark jumper, dark pants and white runners and was wearing a dark blue covering on his head and carrying a dark blue bag at the time of the incident.
Police believe a sledgehammer and a crowbar were also used by the offenders during this armed robbery.
Searches were conducted in the area by police from the Search and Rescue Squad, however they were unable to locate the items.
Detectives are also searching for a white Volkswagen that was seen in the Thornbury area shortly after the incident.
It’s believed a number of people connected to the alleged armed robbery left the area in this vehicle after the incident.
Investigators have released CCTV footage of the Volkswagen they are trying to locate, which shows it following closely behind a white Toyota Kluger that was found dumped on Clapham Street shortly after the incident.
Police are urging anyone with information about those involved or the vehicle to come forward, and are also keen to speak to anyone with any other information about the alleged armed robbery.
An 18-year-old Chadstone man was charged with armed robbery, theft of firearms, possess traffickable quantity of firearms and prohibited person possess firearms.
A 20-year-old Docklands man was charged with theft of firearms, possess traffickable quantity of firearms, prohibited person possess firearms and handle stolen goods.
A 20-year-old Wallan man was charged with armed robbery, theft of firearms, possess traffickable quantity of firearms and non-prohibited person possess firearm.
A 20-year-old Craigieburn man, 19-year-old Dallas man and 25-year-old Craigieburn man arrested were released pending further enquiries.
19 April 2018 – Armed Robbery – Fast Food Outlet – Docklands
Published April 20, 2018 | Police have arrested a man following an armed robbery at a Docklands business overnight.
It is alleged a man, armed with a metal pole, attended a fast-food outlet on Batman Hill Drive about 11.40pm.
The man assaulted a staff member, before fleeing the scene with an amount of cash.
The male staff member was treated on scene for minor injuries.
Police arrested a man, with the assistance of the Dog Squad, in the vicinity of Southern Cross train station and a Bourke Street sports venue shortly after 1.30am this morning.
The man, a 33-year-old from St Kilda, has been charged with armed robbery, theft from motor vehicle and criminal damage.
He will face Melbourne Magistrates’ Court this morning.
12 April 2018 – Armed Robbery – Second Hand Dealer – Sunshine
Published April 13, 2018 | Brimbank Embona detectives are investigating an aggravated burglary at a second hand dealer in Sunshine last week.
A man entered the Hampshire Road store about 2.20pm on 6 April with a crowbar concealed in his jacket.
He used the crowbar to smash a display cabinet containing jewellery.
The man stole a quantity of jewellery, valued at thousands of dollars, before leaving the store on foot.
He is described as Caucasian, approximately 165cm tall, aged in his 40’s and wearing a black hooded jacket with white fleece lining and black track pants with two white stripes.
Police have released an image and CCTV footage of a man they believe may be able to assist them with their enquiries.
6 April 2018 – Armed Robbery – Delivery Driver – Clifton Hill
Published April 6, 2018 | Melbourne Embona Taskforce detectives are appealing for information following an armed robbery in Clifton Hill on 17 March.
Investigators have been told a pizza delivery driver was approached by a man and asked for a lift about 3.45am.
Once in the victim’s car, the man produced a metal bar and forced the victim to drive to an address in Spensley Street, Clifton Hill where he stole the victim’s mobile phone, wallet and cash obtained from pizza deliveries.
The 19-year-old victim was not injured during the incident.
The offender is perceived to be in his mid-30s, with short dark-coloured hair and beard and a solid build.
He was wearing a yellow and blue striped shirt and light brown pants.
Police have released images and CCTV footage of a man they believe may be able to assist them with their enquiries.
