19 June 2017 – 4 Arrests – Ram Raid – Grocery Store – Newport
Published June 23, 2017 | 
Brimbank Embona Taskforce detectives have charged four men following an alleged ram raid at a grocery store in Newport this morning.
It is alleged goods including cigarettes and alcohol was stolen after four men attended a Challis Street store just after 3am.
Four men were subsequently arrested in St Albans and have now all been charged with burglary, theft, theft of motor vehicle and possess prohibited weapons.
The men, an 18-year-old Altona North man, a 20-year-old St Albans man, a 19-year-old Altona man and a 21-year-old Hoppers Crossing man have been remanded to appear in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.
17 June 2017 – Appeal – Armed Robbery – Liquor Store – Newcombe
Published June 23, 2017 | Geelong Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for information to help identify two men believed to be involved in an armed robbery at Newcomb last night.
Two men carrying firearms entered the Watsons Road liquor store just after 10.30pm.
Both men who had their faces covered were armed with firearms, confronted two male and staff stole a quantity of cash and cigarettes before fleeing the store.
The first offender is described as Caucasian, around 175 cm tall, stocky build and wearing a black long-sleeve hoody top with a blue top underneath, a black vest with a hood, black peaked cap and dark tracksuit pants with two white stripes.
He wore black gloves with a white print on the back of the hands.
The other man is described as Caucasian, around 185 cm tall, thin-build, and wearing a dark long-sleeve jacket with a camouflage-style pattern, black pants, black gloves and white shoes.
Police have released images of a pink and black sports bag that was used in the armed robbery.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
9 June 2017 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Derrimut
Published June 9, 2017 | Police are currently investigating an armed robbery in Derrimut overnight.
Investigators have been told an offender armed with a firearm entered a service station on Fitzgerald Road just after 9pm.
It is believed the offender has made demands and left with a quantity of cash.
The offender is perceived to be Caucasian, about 175cm tall, sold build and was wearing a bandana covering his face.
He fled the scene in a blue Ford Territory.
No one was injured during the incident.
7 June 2017 – Armed Robbery – Liquor Store – Cranbourne North
Published June 9, 2017 | Police are investigating a number of armed robberies at a liquor store in Cranbourne North this month.
At 6.20pm on 2 June, two offenders entered the William Thwaites Boulevard store and produced a knife and demanded cash while the second offender stole alcohol from the fridge.
The offenders fled on foot along Lindon Tree Way.
No one was injured in the incident.
At 9.00pm on 6 June three offenders entered the store armed with a knife and an altercation has occurred with one victim receiving injuries to his upper body.
The offenders took cash and alcohol before leaving on foot.
A 29-year-old man was taken to hospital in a stable condition with injuries to his upper body. Two other victims also received minor injuries as a result of the affray.
The offenders were wearing all black with black hoodies and had covered their faces.
Police are investigating whether the two incidents are linked.
30 May 2017 – Armed Robberies – Pizza Shop/Milk Bar/Petrol Station – SE Melbourne
Published June 2, 2017 | Police are investigating a series of armed robberies across the south eastern suburbs earlier this month.
It is believed a gold coloured Nissan Maxima was stolen from outside a Glen Waverley address at 8pm on 4 May.
Police believe this vehicle was driven by two offenders to a pizza shop in Wheelers Hill at 8.20pm on the same day.
Two men wearing balaclavas and carrying a knife and a metal pole entered the restaurant and stole the cash register and smashed a window.
The offenders then drove the vehicle to Dandenong, where they entered a milk bar on David Street at 8.30pm and stole cigarette lighters and tobacco pouches.
The men also attempted to open the cigarette cabinet but were unsuccessful.
The offenders then drove to a petrol station on Stud Road, Rowville where they forced their way into the store with a metal pole and box cutter at 8.40pm.
The men then left the store, causing damage to the glass doors.
One of the men is described as 180cm tall; a thin build was wearing a black and blue flannelette jacket.
The other man is described as 185cm tall.
Investigators have also released images of the alleged offenders.
28 May 2017 – Arrests – Armed Robbery – Milk Bar – Berwick
Published June 2, 2017 | Police have charged two teenagers following an alleged armed robbery in Berwick last night.
It is alleged two males, armed with a hammer and a knife, attended a milk bar on Bemersyde Drive about 7.45pm and fled the scene with an amount of cash.
Following the incident, a 15-year-old male was arrested on Hedgeley Drive.
Another 15-year-old male was arrested at an address in Berwick a short time later.
The teenagers were both charged with armed robbery and have been bailed to appear at a children’s court at a later date.
26 May 2017 – Armed Robbery – Pharmacy – Deer Park
Published May 26, 2017 | Brimbank Embona Taskforce detectives are investigating after a gunman robbed a pharmacy in Deer Park on Sunday 21 May.
A man entered the Station Road business and produced a handgun, demanding cash from a staff member about 7pm.
An amount of cash was handed over and the offender fled on foot.
He was last seen running along Station Road towards Kororoit Creek.
No one was injured during the incident.
The man is perceived to be Caucasian in appearance, aged in his early to mid-30s, about 183cm tall, with a medium build, short beard.
He was wearing a thick dark-coloured jacket and holding a black garbage bag.
Investigators have released some images of a man that may be able to assist with their enquiries.
20 May 2017 – Armed Robbery – Milk Bar – St Kilda
Published May 26, 2017 | Police are investigating an armed robbery at a St Kilda East milk bar this morning.
It is believed a silver Mercedes Viano van with tape over the registration plates pulled up outside the Alexandra Street business just before 9am.
A driver stayed in the vehicle while the passenger got out and entered the store armed with a firearm.
He confronted the male staff member and made demands before leaving with cigarettes and cash.
No shots were fired during the incident and no one was injured.
The man that entered the store is described as approximately 185cm tall, solid build with an Australian accent.
He was wearing a grey hooded top and a bandana covering his face.
A witness managed to take a photo of the vehicle, alleged to have been used during the incident, as it was leaving the scene.
Investigators have also released a still image of the alleged offender.
18 May 2017 – Update – Appeal – Armed Robbery – Milk Bar – Kurunjang
Published May 19, 2017 | Police are investigating an attempted armed robbery at a Kurunjang milk bar last month.
It is believed a man armed with a knife entered the Kirkton Drive business about 6.15pm on Sunday 30 April.
Investigators have been told he jumped the counter and attempted to open the till, but was disturbed by the shop attendant and fled.
The man has been described as Caucasian with dark hair and aged in his early 20s.
He was wearing a grey baseball hat, light-coloured hooded jumper and camouflage pants.
Police have released an image of a man they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.
11 May 2017 – Arrests – Armed Robbery – Grocery Store – Mildura
Published May 12, 2017 | Mildura Crime Investigation Unit detectives have arrested two men following an attempted armed robbery in Mildura last Friday.
The incident allegedly took place at a grocery store on Deakin Avenue just after 5pm on 5 May.
A 19-year-old Mildura man has been charged with 11 offences which include attempted armed robbery and threat to inflict serious injury.
He has been bailed to appear at the Mildura Magistrates’ Court on 3 August.
A 17-year-old Mildura youth was remanded overnight to appear at a children’s court at a later date.
He was also charged with attempted armed robbery, threat to inflict serious injury and other associated offences.
