27 September 2017 – Armed Robbery – Petrol Station – Hoppers Crossing
Published September 29, 2017 | 
Three youth are in custody following an armed robbery in Hoppers Crossing this morning.
Investigators have been told a group of males attended at a service station on Heaths Road in a stolen Ford about 4.30am.
Three males with hammers got out of the Falcon, forced entry to the service station and stole cash and cigarettes before fleeing in the car.
Geelong police arrested three youth in the Ford in Norlane about 5.40am.
The two 16-year-olds and a 17-year-old remain in custody assisting police with their enquiries.
Police are yet to establish how many offenders were involved in the armed robbery and continue to investigate the incident.
The Ford was stolen during an aggravated burglary in Geelong on 25 September.
20 September 2017 – Arrest – Armed Robbery – Convenience Store – Hampton East
Published September 22, 2017 | Glen Eira Bayside Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged two males following an alleged armed robbery in Hampton East earlier this month.
The alleged incident took place at a Bluff Road convenience store about 1.45am on 13 September.
A 17-year-old Edithvale boy is expected to be charged with armed robbery.
An 18-year-old Oakleigh South man was charged with armed robbery and has been remanded to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court today.
17 September 2017 – Update – Arrest – Multiple Armed Robberies – Service Stations – SE Melbourne
Published September 22, 2017 | A 32-year-old man has been charged following a series of alleged armed robberies in Melbourne’s south-east.
Frankston police arrested the man after he allegedly committed an armed robbery at a service station on Seaford Road in Seaford at 12.35am today.
The Frankston North man was charged with 11 armed robberies, one robbery and one attempted armed robbery that occurred over the past two and a half weeks.
He has been charged in relation to the below alleged incidents;
– armed robbery at an adult shop in Hallam on 10.26pm on 31 August
– armed robbery at a service station in Seaford at 8.50pm on 7 September
– armed robbery at a service station at 2.05am on 8 September
– armed robbery at a service station at 12.50am on 10 September
– armed robbery at a service station at 7.30pm on 14 September
– attempted armed robbery at a service station in Dandenong South at 9.35pm on 15 September
– armed robbery at a service station in Officer at 11.10pm on 15 September
– armed robbery at a services station in Springvale at 1.27pm on 16 September
– armed robbery at a service station in Dandenong at 2.35am on 16 September
– armed robbery at a service station in Clayton at 7.02am on 16 September
– robbery at a bottle shop in Cheltenham at 6pm on 16 September
– armed robbery at a service station in Karingal at 10.15pm on 16 September
– armed robbery at a service station in Seaford at 12.35am 17 September
He will front Melbourne Magistrates’ Court tomorrow morning.
13 September 2017 – Armed Robbery – Convenience Store – Hampton East
Published September 15, 2017 | Police are investigating an armed robbery at a Hampton East convenience store early this morning.
Investigators have been told two men attended the Bluff Rd store about 1.45 am.
One entered the store, while the other man remained at the entrance.
The man who entered the store approached the counter and brandished a firearm.
The men stole cash and cigarettes before fleeing in an unknown direction.
No one was injured during the incident.
Both men were perceived to be Caucasian in appearance and aged in their late teens or early 20’s.
It is understood the man who entered the store was wearing a green hooded jacket, black tracksuit pants and black and white runners.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
Glen Eira Bayside Crime Investigation Unit detectives have released images and CCTV of two men they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.
6 September 2017 – Update – CCTV Released – Milk Bar – Bundoora
Published September 8, 2017 | Police are appealing for witnesses following an attempted armed robbery at a Bundoora milk bar last Friday 1 September.
Investigators have been told two men armed with a handgun and carrying a pink shopping bag walked from Grimshaw Street through a laneway to the Balaka Place store about 9.30pm.
The offenders threatened staff members before fleeing on foot empty handed after being challenged by the store attendant who was armed with a broom.
The males were last seen running north across Grimshaw Street towards Cameron Parade.
Mill Park Serious Crime Taskforce detectives have released images of two men they believe may be able to assist with their investigation.
Anyone with any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
29 August 2017 – Appeal – CCTV Released – Robbery – Jewellery Store – Doncaster East
Published September 1, 2017 | Eastern Region Crime Squad detectives are appealing for witnesses following an attempted jewellery store robbery on 5 June.
It is alleged that three men wearing masks and armed with hammers attempted to enter the Paula Crescent, Doncaster East store at about 2pm.
Staff heard loud banging before observing the men trying to smash through a large solid glass door.
After striking the door between 20 – 30 times, the three men left the premises without gaining entry to the store.
They were then observed leaving the area in an older model dark grey Toyota Camry.
There were no injuries to staff and no property was stolen.
Investigators have released CCTV footage and are keen to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the attempted robbery or who saw a dark grey Toyota Camry in the area at the time.
28 August 2017 – Update – Charges Laid – 2 Armed Robberies – Convenience Store – Werribee
Published September 1, 2017 | Police have charged 6 males in relation to two armed robberies occurring in June and July at a Derwent Road convenience store in Werribee.
The first incident is believed to have involved four male offenders entering the business just after 8.30pm on 17 June.
Allegedly armed with knives, the offenders stole a quantity of cash and cigarettes.
An 18-year-old Mooroolbark man has been charged in relation to this, as well as the second incident, with armed robbery and appeared at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Saturday.
He was remanded to appear at the Melbourne Magistrates’ court again on Wednesday 30 August.
The second incident was reported as up to eight youths entering the same store about 7.30pm on 9 July.
Again, armed with knives, the offenders stole a quantity of cash and cigarettes.
In relation to this, a 16-year-old Bayswater boy has been charged with armed robbery and is expected to appear in children’s court at a later date.
An 18-year-old Ringwood man has been charged with armed robbery and also appeared at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Saturday.
He was also remanded to appear at the Melbourne Magistrates’ court again on Wednesday 30 August.
Additionally, three 17-year-old Werribee teens have been charged with armed robbery and are expected to appear in a children’s court at a later date.
25 August 2017 – Armed Robbery – Milk Bar – Dandenong
Published August 25, 2017 | Police are investigating an armed robbery of a woman at a milk bar in Dandenong earlier this month.
It is believed the woman was closing the Menzies Crescent store when was approached by a man just before 7.30pm on 20 August.
One of the men was carrying a small knife and grabbed the victim’s mobile phone.
The offender fled the scene on foot down Menzies Avenue towards O’Malley Crescent.
The victim chased the offender but was punched by a second offender who appeared from O’Malley Crescent.
Investigators have released a composite image of a man they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries regarding the robbery.
23 August 2017 – Update – Charges Laid – Armed Robbery – Fast Food Outlet – Croydon
Published August 25, 2017 | Maroondah Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged one man and a woman is assisting with enquiries after a fast-food outlet was allegedly robbed in Croydon on Saturday afternoon.
It is alleged an armed robbery occurred at a Main Street business just after 5.30pm by a person wearing a head covering similar to a niqab or burqa.
A 38-year-old Frankston man has been charged with armed robbery and other related offences.
He has been remanded in custody and will appear at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Friday.
A 21-year-old Narre Warren woman is currently assisting police with their enquiries.
The pair has been charged with three other armed robberies – a fast-food outlet on Breed Street in Morwell, a service station in Morwell and a business in Traralgon on Monday.
14 August 2017 – Update – Charges Laid – Armed Robbery – Store – Boronia
Published August 18, 2017 | Detectives from Knox Crime Investigation Unit have charged a man following an armed robbery in Boronia earlier this month.
The 46-year-old Knoxfield man was arrested by the Special Operations Group near shops on Burwood Highway, Upper Ferntree Gully about 3.30pm today.
He has been charged with armed robbery, attempted armed robbery, threat to inflict serious injury, assault with a weapon, prohibited person possess firearm, possess cannabis, cultivate narcotic plant and commit indictable offence whilst on bail.
The man faced an out of sessions hearing this evening and was remanded in custody to appear at Melbourne Magistrate’s Court tomorrow.
The charges follow an alleged armed robbery at a store on Boronia Road, Boronia on 4 August.
