1 March 2017 – Handbag Snatch – Supermarket – Wangaratta
Published March 3, 2017 | 
Police are investigating following a theft which occurred at a store in Wangaratta last weekend.
Investigators have been told a woman at a supermarket on Ryley Street was selecting items when she placed her handbag on a large bin of fruit and walked away about 2.20pm on Saturday 25 February.
It is believed a man then circled the handbag for a short time.
A woman then picked up the handbag and placed it in her own handbag.
A short time later the offending female attended a Roy Street service station in a blue hatchback where she used the victim’s credit card to pay for fuel.
Detectives have released an image of a vehicle they wish to identify, as well as images of a man and woman they believe may be able to assist with their investigation.
23 February 2017 – Update – CCTV Released – Armed Robbery – Hotel – Wangaratta
Published February 24, 2017 | Police have released images a man they believe may be able to assist with enquiries following an attempted armed robbery in Wangaratta on Sunday 19 February.
An unknown man, armed with a sharp object and carrying a white plastic bag, entered a hotel on the corner of Mason and Greta streets, about 10.15pm.
Once inside, the man approached the counter demanding cash and banged the knife on the counter to get the attention of staff.
He left the premises a short time late when no staff attended the counter.
A dark blue commodore sedan was sighted leaving the scene, driving south along Greta Road.
The man is described as being 180cm tall; he was wearing a red and blue flannelette jacket with a grey hood, yellow gloves and blue Adidas pants with white stripes down the side.
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18 February 2017 – Multiple Armed Robberies – Service Stations – Melbourne Southern Suburbs
Published February 24, 2017 | Police have arrested a man today following a string of armed robberies at service stations in Melbourne’s southern suburbs.
It is alleged a man armed with a knife demanded cash from shop attendants at a number of service stations, including incidents on:
– Mornington-Tyabb Road, near Racecourse Road, Mornington about 10.15pm on 15 February
– McMahons Road, Frankston about 2.05am on 16 February and again about 8.15pm on 17 February
– High Street, Berwick about 10.30pm on 17 February
– Point Nepean Road, Dromana just after midnight on 18 February
– South Road, Moorabbin about 5.35am on 18 February
– Cranbourne-Frankston Road, Langwarrin about 8.45am on February 18
– Frankston-Dandenong Road, Carrum Downs about 9.15am on February 18
A 43-year-old man was arrested about 9.45am this morning in Mornington.
The man, who is from Mornington, is in currently in custody assisting police with their enquiries.
16 February 2017 – Update – Armed Robbery – Jewellery Store – Elsternwick
Published February 17, 2017 | Glen Eira Bayside Crime Investigation Unit detectives have released new CCTV footage in relation to an Elsternwick jewellery store armed robbery in September.
Investigators have been told two men, one armed with a sledge-hammer and the other a handgun, entered the Riddell Parade store just after midday on 5 September 2016.
Once inside the store, the pair have threatened staff and smashed glass cabinets, stealing a quantity of jewellery before fleeing.
The two offenders got into a waiting stolen grey 2001 Mitsubishi Outlander station wagon, driven by a third offender.
The car drove south on Riddell Parade, then east on Rowan Street where one of the occupants got out and into another vehicle, believed to be a silver Mercedes sedan.
Both vehicles then left the area.
The Mitsubishi, registration YSF 086 was stolen during a daytime burglary in Diamond Creek on 31 August.
No shots were fired during the incident and two male and two female store attendants, aged in their 30s and 50s, were not physically injured.
The offenders are perceived to be aged in their mid-teens to early 20s, with thin builds and Australian accents.
Both men had their faces covered with what appeared to be t-shirts.
Investigators have released CCTV of a silver Mercedes sedan that they believe may be linked to the incident and urge anyone who may have information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at
14 February 2017 – Update – CCTV Released – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Malvern
Published February 17, 2017 | Stonnington Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding an armed robbery in Malvern in November last year.
Investigators have been told a man attended a service station on High Street on Friday 4 November 2016 about 3.10am.
The man, who covered his face with a bandana, made demands for cash from the store attendant.
As he made demands for cash, he showed the attendant the handle of a knife which was down the front of his pants.
The attendant handed over a quantity of cash and the offender fled the scene in an unknown direction.
The offender is perceived to be of Caucasian appearance, 165-175cm tall with a medium build, brown hair and a short brown beard.
The man, who is believed to be in his late 20s, was wearing a black long sleeve top and black cargo pants.
Detectives have released CCTV and images of a man they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.
10 February 2017 – Armed Robbery – Petrol Station – Upwey
Published February 17, 2017 | Yarra Ranges Criminal Investigation Unit are searching for a man who attempted to rob two service stations in Melbourne’s outer east wearing a rubber unicorn head on Thursday morning.
The man, accompanied by another male wearing a t-shirt wrapped ‘ninja style’ around his face, used baseball bats at a service station on the corner of Canterbury and Liverpool roads in Kilysth at 2am.
The pair were unsuccessful in doing anything but chipping the windows and took off in an unknown vehicle.
The duo then arrived at a service station in Upwey at 2.45am and attempted to rob it in the same way.
Again they were unsuccessful and fled the scene.
10 February 2017 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Clayton South
Published February 17, 2017 | Southern Metro Crime Team detectives are investigating following an armed robbery in Clayton South this morning.
Investigators have been told two unknown offenders entered a service station on Clayton Road about 6.15am.
The offenders had their faces covered, one with a bandana and the other a balaclava, and one of them was carrying a chainsaw.
Demands were made to the staff member inside the store for cash and cigarettes.
The offenders made off with an amount of cash and cigarettes.
One of the offenders was noticed to have a distinctive walk.
They then drove off a in a dark-coloured Toyota RAV4 which is believed to have been stolen from an address in Narre Warren about 4.30am this morning.
No-one was injured during the robbery.
Detectives have released images of two people they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries and a car that was seen nearby around the time of the incident.
09 February 2017 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Cranbourne Park
Published February 10, 2017 | Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding an armed robbery in Cranbourne Park on Saturday 4 February.
Investigators have been told a man attended a service station near the intersection of High and Clarendon streets just before midnight.
The man, believed to be aged between 20 and 30, approached the store attendant and demanded cash from the till.
While making the demands, the man appeared to gesture to an unknown object under his jumper.
The staff member complied and the man left the store with an amount of money.
The man had an olive complexion and was wearing, black shorts, runners and a brown hoodie with a white pattern on the front.
He is believed to have a strong New Zealand accent.
Detectives have released images of a man they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.
9 February 2017 – Arrest – Multiple Armed Robberies – Service Stations/Fast Food/Liquor Stores – Melbourne Suburbs
Published February 10, 2017 | Eastern Region Crime Squad detectives have arrested a male in relation to multiple crimes in across Melbourne suburbs spanning the last two months.
The incidents include:
– Attempted armed robbery in Ashwood on 12 December 2016.
-Theft of a motor vehicle from Melbourne on 12 December 2016.
– Two armed robberies at service stations in Burwood and Mount Waverley, 12 December, 2016.
– Armed robbery at fast food outlets in Mount Waverley, Laverton North and Elsternwick on 12 December.
– A robbery on a liquor outlet in Hampton Park on 22 December.
– Theft of a motor vehicle from a home in Sandhurst on 5 February.
– Attempted armed robbery at a service station in Kew East on 7 February.
– Two armed robberies at service stations in Mount Waverley and Chadstone on 7 February.
– Two armed robberies at fast food outlets in Altona Meadows and Chelsea Heights on 8 February.
The 18-year-old Hampton Park man will be presented before the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 9 February.
8 February 2017 – Update – Charges Laid – Armed Robbery – Jewellery Store – Canterbury
Published February 10, 2017 | Southern Metro Crime Team investigators have charged a third youth in relation to an alleged armed robbery at a Canterbury jewellery store last month.
Investigators have been told four men armed with machetes and sledgehammers allegedly broke into the jewellery store at 1.30pm on 11 January.
Detectives arrested a 16-year-old boy at his Cranbourne East home this morning.
He has been charged with one count of armed robbery and has been remanded to appear at a children’s court at a later date.
A 17-year-old Dandenong South boy and an 18-year-old Epping man have already faced court charged with armed robbery offences.
