14 December 2017 – Arrests – Armed Robbery – Convenience Store – Hoppers Crossing
Published December 15, 2017 | 
Police at Werribee arrested five men following an armed robbery at a convenience store in Hoppers Crossing early this morning.
Police have been told four males entered a convenience store on Morris Road allegedly armed with a machete and sword just before 1.30am.
It is believed they stole cash and cigarettes before fleeing the scene in a waiting car.
Police arrested five males in a car on Dickson Street just after 2.30am.
The males aged in their teens and early 20s are currently in custody.
6 December 2017 – Update – Arrests – Convenience Stores – Melbourne CBD
Published December 8, 2017 | Melbourne Embona Taskforce detectives charged two men today after a number of convenience stores were allegedly robbed in Melbourne’s CBD last month.
It is alleged the armed robberies occurred at convenience stores in Queen Street on 27 November and Little Bourke Street and Queen Street on 29 November.
A supermarket was also robbed at South Yarra on 4 December.
Cash and cigarettes were stolen.
Two Craigieburn men were both charged with four counts of armed robbery.
A 30-year-old man and a 25-year-old man were remanded in custody and will appear at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 13 March 2018.
29 November 2017 – Armed Robbery – Fast Food Restaurant – Altona North
Published December 1, 2017 | Altona North Embona Taskforce detectives are investigating an armed robbery at a fast food restaurant in Altona North earlier this week.
Detectives believe two men entered a fast food store at the intersection of Blackshaws Road and Millers Road about 1.50am on 26 November and threatened staff before stealing money from the registers.
Both men were believed to be armed, one with a knife and the other with a firearm.
A white sedan was used by these men and police believe this is a white Nissan Pulsar sedan registration 1GT9RZ which was stolen from Newport before the armed robbery.
Investigators have released CCTV footage of the men they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.
29 November 2017 – Armed Robbery – Business Premises – Noble Park
Published December 1, 2017 | Greater Dandenong Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating following an attempted robbery on 4 November in Noble Park.
It was reported that an unknown male entered a business on the Princes Highway about 6.30pm.
The man is believed to have made a number of purchases from the business before allegedly making demands for cash.
A staff member has then run into a back room.
The man fled from the premises empty handed and is believed to have travelled south on the Princes Highway toward Dandenong.
The offender is perceived as being Caucasion, in his late 40s, and approximately 185cm tall.
Investigators have released images of a man they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.
29 November 2017 – Update – Appeal – CCTV Released – 20 Armed Robberies – Various – South and Eastern Melbourne Suburbs
Published December 1, 2017 | Southern Metro Region Crime Team detectives are seeking public assistance to help solve a series of armed robberies that have occurred in the southern and eastern suburbs of Melbourne across a period of almost two years.
Investigators believe two men have targeted bottle shops, petrol stations and fast-food restaurants in incidents dating back to January 2016 and as recent as August 2017.
It is believed the pair are responsible for about 20 armed robberies.
A bottle shop on Centre Road, near Melaleuca Drive, has been the target of the offenders on four separate occasions with the most recent armed robbery occurring on 3 August.
Police have released CCTV and images of two men who they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.
One of the men is perceived to be of African appearance, the other is perceived to be of Caucasian appearance.
Both men appear to be aged in their early twenties.
Anyone with any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
14 November 2017 – Armed Robbery – Gaming Venue – Rowville
Published November 17, 2017 | Armed Crime Squad detectives have charged a man following an alleged armed robbery at a gaming venue in Rowville on Monday.
The alleged armed robbery occurred at a gaming venue on Stud Road just after 8.45am.
A 30-year-old man was arrested by Special Operations Group police at an address in Rowville this morning.
The Rowville man was charged with armed robbery and firearms offences.
He will face Melbourne Magistrates’ Court today.
2 November 2017 – Update – Appeal – Armed Robbery – Hair Salon – St Albans
Published November 3, 2017 | Police are appealing for information following an armed robbery at a hairdressing salon in St Albans last month.
Brimbank Divisional Response Unit detectives have been told a man entered the Main Road West salon on Tuesday 10 October about 2.35pm armed with a syringe.
The man demanded cash from the lone attendant who handed handed over a quantity of cash before he fled the store.
The offender is described to be Caucasian in appearance, in his mid 30s, 175cm tall with a medium build
He was wearing a black hooded jumper, blue jeans, black shoes with blue laces.
Pol
ice have released an image and CCTV footage of a man they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.
24 October 2017 – Update – Appeal – Armed Robbery – Service Stations – Carlton/Clifton Hill
Published October 27, 2017 | Detectives from the Armed Crime Squad have released CCTV following an attempted armed robbery and armed robbery in Carlton and Clifton Hill earlier this year.
CCTV footage shows the offender entering a service station on Elgin Street at about 12:35pm on 4 August.
The unidentified man was armed with a large knife and made demands for money.
The attendant activated the security system and the male left the scene empty handed on a bicycle.
On the same day at about 1:45pm the same unidentified male entered a post office on Queens Parade, Clifton Hill.
Armed with the large knife the offender demanded cash.
Employees complied with his demands and handed over an amount of money before the offender decamped on a bicycle.
The offender was wearing a white hooded top with a black and green motif on the front, blue jeans; black gloves a black balaclava and a silver bicycle helmet.
22 October 2017 – Update – Appeal – Armed Robbery – Pharmacy – Ormond
Published October 27, 2017 | Glen Eira Bayside Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding a robbery in Ormond earlier this month (3 October).
It is believed a man entered a pharmacy on North Road about 7pm.
The man then reportedly became verbally aggressive, making demands for prescription medication, and threatening a staff member.
He then went behind the counter and stole a quantity of prescription medication and an amount of cash.
The offender has then fled the business on foot, running north along Lillimur Road.
No one was injured during the incident.
Investigators have released images of a man they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.
3 October 2017 – Update – CCTV Released – Burglary – Bowls Club – Essendon
Published October 6, 2017 | Moonee Valley Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a burglary at a bowls club in Essendon last month.
It is believed two unknown males forced entry to the Raleigh Street club around 4.45am on Monday 18 September.
They made their way into the office area and ransacked the room, damaging property, before leaving empty handed.
Investigators have released CCTV of two males they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.
Anyone who has information is urged to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
Belinda Batty
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