11 May 2017 – Update – CCTV Released – Armed Robbery – Supermarket – Melton
Published May 12, 2017 | 
Brimbank Embona armed robbery taskforce detectives are investigating an armed robbery at a supermarket in Melton last month.
It is believed two men armed with crow bars entered a supermarket on High Street about 9.40pm on Friday 31 March.
With their faces covered, the men approached the register where they made demands for cash.
They both then went behind the counter and stole three register trays containing a quantity of cash.
A third man was waiting out the front on High Street in a dark coloured hatchback.
All three men fled the scene in that car.
Investigators have released CCTV images of three people they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.
The first man was wearing black pants, jacket and gloves and black cap with a white label at the time of the incident.
He is perceived to be Caucasian in appearance, medium build with a red beard and was wearing a grey and black jumper, jeans and a cap at the time.
The second man was wearing black tracksuit pants with white stripes down the side, a black jacket with a grey hood, black gloves and runners.
The third man police wish to speak to was seen outside the shop on the night before the robbery at about 9.55pm.
He is described as Caucasian in appearance, medium build with a beard and was wearing a green and black cap, grey and black jacket and blue jeans.
4 May 2017 – Arrest – Armed Robberies – Post Office/Service Station – Churchill/Moe
Published May 5, 2017 | Armed Crime Squad detectives have charged a man following an armed robbery at a post office in Churchill and two attempted armed robberies in Moe.
It is alleged the man armed with a firearm entered the post office on West Place in Churchill on 21 April and made demands for cash which was handed over.
The attempted armed robberies allegedly occurred at a service station in Moe on the 19 April and a Moe post office today.
Police arrested the Morwell man in Moe this morning.
The 68-year-old man has been charged with armed robbery, two counts of attempted armed robbery and theft.
He will appear at the Latrobe Valley Magistrates’ Court today.
3 May 2017 – Update – Arrest – Armed Robbery – Gaming Venue – Tatura
Published May 5, 2017 | Armed Crime Squad detectives have charged two people after a gaming venue was robbed in Tatura last year.
Two female staff members were closing up at the Gowrie Street venue about 10pm on 7 December, 2016 when they were allegedly approached by a group of three offenders.
The offenders, who were armed with a firearm and a knife, demanded cash from the victims.
A quantity of money was taken and the men left the venue.
A 37-year-old woman and a 25-year-old man were arrested and remanded last night.
They have both been charged with armed robbery.
The Tatura woman will appear at the Shepparton Magistrates’ Court on 8 May.
The Hallam man will face the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court today.
The investigation remains ongoing.
24 April 2017 – Ram Raid – Shopping Centre ATM – Taylors Hill
Published April 28, 2017 | Melton Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating following a burglary at Taylors Hill overnight.
It is believed four unknown offenders in a Land Cruiser and a white Mazda van have attended a Calder park Drive shopping centre about 3.55am
The unknown offenders drove the four-wheel-drive through the doors of the shopping centre.
The Land Cruiser was then followed into the centre by the van.
The thieves removed an automated teller machine and loaded it into the van.
The offenders left in the Mazda van with the ATM.
This van is believed to have been stolen from Northcote between the 16 and 30 March and has not been recovered.
The Land Cruiser was left at the scene and will be examined by police.
21 April 2017 – Update – Arrests – Armed Robberies – Service Station/Fast Food Restaurants – Melb South
Published April 21, 2017 | Police have arrested five males following a series of armed robberies in Melbourne’s southern suburbs late last night.
The alleged incidents are as follows:
• An armed robbery at a service station on Blackburn Road near Ferntree Gully Road in Notting Hill about 11.05pm;
• An armed robbery at a fast-food restaurant on Westall Road near Osborne Avenue in Springvale about 11.35pm;
• An armed robbery at a fast-food restaurant on Edithvale Road near Wells Road in Chelsea Heights about 11.45pm.
Two of the men were arrested on Dulcie Court in Noble Park North about 12.55am this morning.
The remaining three men were arrested a short time later on Alamein Street in Noble Park with the assistance of the Canine Unit.
Rocky, one of the dogs involved, completed his first arrest.
Five males, three 17-year-olds, an 18-year-old and a 19-year-old, are currently in custody and are assisting police with their enquiries.
18 April 2017 – Armed Robbery – Jewellery Store – Brighton
Published April 21, 2017 | Police are investigating following at attempted armed robbery in Brighton this morning.
It is believed a stolen Mercedes hatchback pulled up outside a jewellery store on Church Street, Brighton about 10.20am.
Four men, all with their faces covered and wearing dark clothing, got out of the car.
One man approached the front door of the business armed with a sledge hammer and attempted to smash it open.
When a security guard approached the door from inside the business, the man retreated.
All four men fled the scene in the stolen car and were last seen driving along Carpenter Street towards North Road.
The stolen car is believed to be a blue-silver coloured hatchback with Queensland registration plates.
The investigation is ongoing.
17 April 2017 – Arrest – Armed Robbery – Service Station = Craigieburn
Published April 21, 2017 | Police have charged a man following an armed robbery in Craigieburn on 14 April.
The 27-year-old New South Wales man was arrested in relation to an armed robbery at a service station on Hanson Road about 8pm.
He has been charged and remanded to appear in court on 20 April.
8 April 2017 – Ram Raid – Supermarket – Bundoora
Published April 13, 2017 | Darebin Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating following a burglary at Bundoora overnight.
It’s believed three unknown offenders, one on a motorcycle and the other two in a four-wheel drive, have attended a Copernicus Crescent supermarket about 3.50am this morning.
The unknown offenders drove the four-wheel drive through the doors of the supermarket and into two automatic teller machines.
The thieves were unable to gain access to the machines and left empty handed.
They left the scene with the vehicles they arrived with.
The four-wheel drive was later found burnt out at an Argyle Street, Reservoir, reserve.
The investigation is ongoing.
Detectives would like to speak to anyone who saw a black dirt bike or Mitsubishi Pajero in the area around the time of the incident.
8 April 2017 – Update – Arrest – Armed Robbery – Jewellery Store – Canterbury
Published April 13, 2017 | Police have charged a 17-year-old youth following an armed robbery at a jewellery store in Canterbury last month.
During the armed robbery, on 24 March, three men entered a Canterbury Road store at 1225pm before using machetes and hammers to smash open cabinets in the store.
The Dandenong youth has been charged with armed robbery and associated offences.
He has been remanded to appear at a Children’s Court at a later time.
The investigation is ongoing.
8 April 2017 – Ram Raid – Supermarket – Bundoora
Published April 8, 2017 | Darebin Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating following a burglary at Bundoora overnight.
It’s believed three unknown offenders, one on a motorcycle and the other two in a four-wheel drive, have attended a Copernicus Crescent supermarket about 3.50am this morning.
The unknown offenders drove the four-wheel drive through the doors of the supermarket and into two automatic teller machines.
The thieves were unable to gain access to the machines and left empty handed.
They left the scene with the vehicles they arrived with.
The four-wheel drive was later found burnt out at an Argyle Street, Reservoir, reserve.
The investigation is ongoing.
Detectives would like to speak to anyone who saw a black dirt bike or Mitsubishi Pajero in the area around the time of the incident.
