3 November 2016 – Update – Charges Laid – Armed Robberies – Petrol Station/Fast Food Restaurant – Chelsea Heights/Carrum Downs
Published November 4, 2016 | 
A man has been charged following two alleged armed robberies in Chelsea Heights and Carrum Downs last month.
An 18-year-old Pakenham man was arrested by police from the Southern Metro Regional Crime Team and Box Hill Embona Taskforce at a property on Princes Freeway, Springvale on Tuesday, 1 November.
He has been charged with two counts of armed robbery, theft of motor vehicle and possess ammunition.
The charges related to alleged armed robberies at a service station in Chelsea Heights and a fast food restaurant in Carrum Downs on 25 October.
The man faced court on Wednesday and has been remanded to appear at Melbourne Magistrate’s Court in January 2017.
30 October 2016 – Purse Snatch – Melbourne CBD
Published November 4, 2016 | Police have charged a man following the theft of a woman with cerebral palsy’s purse in Melbourne CBD last week.
It is alleged the woman was approached by two men while she was selling magazines at a restaurant on the corner of Swanston and Londsdale streets about 2.10pm on Monday 17 October.
One of the men allegedly rummaged through her belongs, stole her purse and put it in his pocket before leaving.
Police arrested a 40-year-old man in East Melbourne about 10am yesterday morning (Saturday 29 October).
He was charged with theft and commit indictable offence while on bail.
The Northcote man appeared at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court yesterday and has been bailed to reappear on 2 November 2016.
Police initially believed there was another man involved in the incident however have since determined they believe the second person involved is a woman.
Investigators believe the woman may be able to assist with their enquiries.
She is percieved to be of Aboriginal appearance and was carrying shopping bags.
The woman was wearing a hooded camoflague cargo jacket, white t-shirt and beanie.
25 October 2016 – Armed Robbery – Jewellery Store – Toorak
Published October 28, 2016 | Police are appealing for public assistance following an armed robbery in Toorak this morning.
It is believed three men attended a jewellery store on Toorak Road about 10.40am wearing face coverings.
The trio entered the store armed with a machete, a firearm and what is believed to be a hammer.
They proceeded to smash things in the store before leaving on foot and getting into a silver Hyundai on Wallace Avenue.
A quantity of jewellery was also stolen from the store.
No one was injured in the incident.
Investigators have released images and CCTV of three men they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.
25 October 2016 – Armed Robberies – Service Station/Fast Food Restaurant – Chelsea Heights/Carrum Downs
Published October 28, 2016 | Police are investigating following two armed robberies in Chelsea Heights and Carrum Downs this morning.
It is believed two men wearing balaclavas attended a service station on Wells Road, Chelsea Heights about 4am and smashed the front door with what is believed to be a crow bar.
The offenders demanded a staff member open the door and he complied.
The pair stole cigarettes and cash before fleeing.
It is believed a taxi driver startled the pair before they continued to leave the area in what is believed to be a stolen silver Holden Commodore sedan with Victorian registration YGW810.
It is believed the car was being driven by a third unknown person and was last seen travelling towards the freeway.
No one was injured during the incident.
It is believed the same offenders may have been involved in an armed robbery at a fast food restaurant on Hall Road in Carrum Downs about 4.50am.
During the second armed robbery, the offenders armed themselves with what is believed to be a tyre lever and approached a staff member, striking him to the head.
The offenders stole cash from numerous registers in the store and fled.
Investigators have released images and CCTV of two men they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.
20 October 2016 – Update – CCTV Released – Armed Robbery – Servcie Station – Malvern East
Published October 21, 2016 | Police have released CCTV following an armed robbery at a service station in Malvern East last month.
Investigators have been told that a man walked into the service station located at the corner of Waverley and Burke Roads about 6.50am on 10 September.
The man approached the counter and unzipped the hi-vis vest he was wearing, showing the attendant what was believed to be part of a firearm.
He then asked the attendant to hand over cash, which the attendant did.
The man then left the store and headed towards Waverley Road on foot.
The staff member was not injured during the incident.
Detectives from Stonnington Crime Investigation Unit are investigating the incident and have released CCTV and images of a man they wish to speak to.
He’s described as being perceived to be of Caucasian appearance, aged between 25-35 years old, about 178cm tall with a medium build and spoke with an Australian accent.
At the time of the incident he was wearing a green or yellow hi-vis vest, black hooded jumper, dark pants, sneakers and a baseball cap.
He also had on black rimmed glasses and gloves.
12 October 2016 – Armed Robbery – Convenience Store – Heathmont
Published October 14, 2016 | Maroondah Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding an armed robbery at a Heathmont convenience store today.
Investigators have been told a man entered the Campbell Street store armed with a knife and demanded cigarettes about 12.17am.
The man left with 6 packets of cigarettes and fled on foot in an easterly direction.
No one was injured during the incident.
Investigators have released images of a man they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.
11 October 2016 – Update – 6 Arrests – Armed Robberies – Service Stations/Fast Food Restaurant – North West Suburbs
Published October 14, 2016 | Brimbank Crime Investigation Unit detectives have arrested six males in relation to multiple crimes in the North West suburbs since last Wednesday.
The incidents include:
– Burglary and theft of motor vehicle from a home on Narnia Way in Epping on 5 October.
– Armed robbery at a service station on Cemetery Road in Keilor East on 8 October.
– Armed robbery at a fast food outlet on High Street in Epping on 9 October.
– Armed robbery at a service station on Caroline Springs Boulevard in Caroline Springs on 10 October.
– Aggravated burglary and theft of motor vehicle at a house on Victory Road in Airport West on 10 October.
– Aggravated burglary and theft of two vehicles at a house on Jessica Place in Delahey on 10 October.
Police executed a search warrant at an address on Banker Street in Kurunjang yesterday afternoon and arrested a 14-year-old male from Kurunjang, 17-year-old male from Frankston, 15-year-old male from Burnside Heights, 13-year-old male from Melton West, 15-year-old from Tarneit and a 15-year-old male from South Yarra.
All six have been charged with aggravated burglary, armed robbery, theft of motor vehicle and bail related offences.
All have been remanded to appear in a children’s court today.
6 October 2016 – Armed Robbery – Supermarket – Oakleigh South
Published October 6, 2016 | Eastern Region Crime Squad detectives are investigating an armed robbery at a supermarket in Warrigal Road, Oakleigh South on Wednesday 5 October.
Four men entered the Links Shopping Complex around 8.25pm and three made their way to the supermarket cash register area whilst the fourth went to the service counter.
Three of the men were armed with knives and threatened staff members at the registers, demanding cash.
The offenders then stole cigarettes from the service counter before leaving the complex through the south west entrance.
The men are believed to have left the scene in a vehicle.
All of the offenders had their identity disguised, however witnesses have described them as dark skinned and in their 20s.
4 October 2016 – Armed Robbery – Milk Bar – Ferntree Gully
Published October 6, 2016 | Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding an attempted armed robbery at a Ferntree Gully milk bar last month.
Investigators have been told a man entered the Forest Road milk bar armed with a knife and demanded goods and cash just after 9am on 24 September.
The man left empty handed and fled on foot in a northerly direction.
No one was injured during the incident.
Investigators have released an image and CCTV of a man they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.
26 September 2016 – Arrest – Armed Robbery – Milk Bar – Preston
Published September 30, 2016 | Darebin Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a 15-year-old boy today following an alleged armed robbery at a milk bar in Preston yesterday morning.
The Preston boy was arrested today and has been charged with armed robbery, assault and weapons-related offences.
He will front a children’s court at a later date.
The charges relate to an alleged armed robbery and assault of a staff member at a Victoria Street store just after 11am.
