20 June 2016 – Armed Robbery – Milk Bar – Norlane
Published June 24, 2016 | 
Police have released CCTV following an attempted armed robbery at a milk bar in Norlane this morning.
A man entered the Robin Avenue store just after 8am and walked towards the counter.
He then threatened the male attendant with a knife and made a demand for cash.
As the man approached the counter, the victim threw a metal stool at him and the man left the store.
He was last seen riding a bicycle along Curlew Crescent.
The attendant was not physically injured and nothing was stolen.
Detectives from Geelong Crime Investigation Unit are investigating and have released CCTV of a man they wish to speak to.
At the time of the incident he was wearing a grey hooded jumper and grey pants, and had white cloth over his face.
19 June 2016 – Update – CCTV Released – Armed Robbery – Convenience Store – Burwood East
Published June 24, 2016 | Police have released CCTV of a man wanted after seriously assaulting a woman during an armed robbery in Burwood East last weekend.
The man entered the milk bar about 5.30pm on Saturday, 11 June.
Once inside, he threatened the lone female attendant with what’s believed to be a conducted energy device (CED) and made a demand for cash.
An altercation ensued and the man then produced a vehicle club lock and brutally assaulted her in the head.
The man then left the store with cash and cigarettes.
The woman sustained serious facial and arm injuries and remains in hospital.
The man was wearing a black hooded jumper and wore ski goggles with white rims.
Investigators believe the armed robbery is linked to another armed robbery that occurred in Glen Waverley last month.
A man entered a milk bar on Capital Avenue just before 6pm on Thursday, 26 May and approached the counter.
He then threated the two staff members with a CED and made demands for cash and cigarettes.
After being given quantities of both, he left the store.
The victims were physically uninjured during the incident.
The man is a described as being Asian in appearance, aged in his early to mid 20s and spoke English.
At the time he was wearing a black hooded jumper with GSTAR printed on it, black tracksuit pants, black runners, black gloves and a bandanna covering the lower part of his face.
Detectives from Box Hill Embona Taskforce are investigating the armed robberies and have released CCTV from both incidents.
16 June 2016 – Update – Charges Laid – Armed Robberies – Taxi Drivers – Brunswick
Published June 17, 2016 | A third male has now been charged with a string of offences after allegedly holding up a number of taxi drivers not only yesterday morning but other drivers during the past month.
A 13-year-old boy from Brunswick was arrested this morning and has been charged with theft and assault with a weapon, theft and attempted robbery.
Two men, a 24-year-old from Broadmeadows and a 16-year-old from Coburg, were both remanded in custody last night charged with two counts each of armed robbery, three counts robbery, two counts attempted robbery and four counts of theft.
The trio were also charged with intentionally and recklessly cause injury, assault with a weapon and seven counts of committing an indictable offence whilst on bail.
The charges relate to 10 separate incidents in the Brunswick area where taxi drivers were allegedly targeted between 5 – 15 June.
It is expected the 24-year-old will appear at Melbourne Magistrates Court and the both teenagers at a Children’s Court today.
14 June 2016 – Armed Robbery – Fast Food Restaurant – Corio
Published June 17, 2016 | Geelong Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance following an armed robbery at a fast food restaurant in Corio on 13 June.
A lone male offender armed with a knife entered the restaurant shortly after 7pm and made demands for money from the staff.
The man is described as Caucasian, heavy build and 182cm tall and was wearing a light grey hooded tracksuit top and pants, black runners and had his face covered.
The man stole a substantial amount of cash before leaving the premises on foot.
He was last seen running west across Princes Highway towards Rosewall Estate.
Investigators have released images of a man they believe may be able to assist with enquiries.
9 June 2016 – Armed Robbery – Pharmacy – Bell Park
Published June 10, 2016 | Geelong Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance following an armed robbery at a Bell Park pharmacy earlier this evening.
The incident happened at the Hughes Street premises just after 5.30pm when two men forced their way into the pharmacy armed with knives.
The men, both wearing masks, threatened two females attendants and the pharmacist, demanding cash and drugs.
The men were given an amount of money and drugs before they fled from the scene in a silver coloured sedan which had been parked nearby.
9 June 2016 – Armed Robbery – Convenience Store – Dingley Village
Published June 10, 2016 | Kingston Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for information after an attempted to armed robbery in Dingley Village on Monday.
Police have been told a man entered a store on Centre-Dandenong Road armed with a brick about 2.45am.
The man approached the attendant with the brick held up, however the attendant fled to a back room.
Police believe the man quickly fled the scene without stealing anything and no one was injured in the incident.
Police have released an image of a man they believe may be able to assist them with their enquiries.
He is perceived to be of Caucasian appearance, aged 25-30-years-old, about 170cm tall with a medium build.
At the time of the incident he was wearing black sports shoes with three white stripes on each side, black cap, light coloured jeans, possibly a black Oakland Raiders hooded jumper and a navy blue rain jacket over the top.
6 June 2016 – Arrest – Ram Raid – Shop – Drysdale
Published June 10, 2016 | Police have arrested a man in relation to an alleged ram raid at a shop in Drysdale last month.
Three men allegedly used a white Ford Ranger ute to ram through the shopfront on Clifton Springs Rd about 2.45pm on 9 May.
The group then allegedly loaded up the ute with clothing, sunglasses and watches.
Police executed a search warrant at an Alfredton address last Tuesday and arrested a 20-year-old man.
The Alfredton man was later charged with burglary and theft.
He was remanded in custody to appear at the Ballarat Magistrates’ Court on 30 June.
Police are yet to recover any of the property allegedly stolen during the ram raid.
Detectives are continuing to search for the other two offenders who disguised themselves with masks and gloves during the burglary.
31 May 2016 – Armed Robbery – Business Premises – Narre Warren
Published June 3, 2016 | Southern Metro investigators, as a part of Operation Cosmas, are appealing for public assistance following an armed robbery in Narre Warren on Sunday.
It is believed a man and a woman attended a store on Narre Warren North Road in a dark 4WD about 12.50am.
The pair entered the store where the woman approached the counter, produced a knife and made demands for cash, while the man stood watch at the entry of the store.
The victim handed over a quantity of cash and the pair fled the incident in the dark-coloured 4WD which is described as having a bull bar, roof racks and a tyre mounted on the rear.
No one was injured during the incident.
Police have released images of a man and woman they believe may be able to assist them with their enquiries.
The man is perceived to be of Caucasian appearance with dark hair and aged in his late teens.
At the time of the incident he was wearing a white two-tone long-sleeve top with a black hood, dark-coloured track pants and dark sneakers.
The woman is described as being aged between 18 to 20-years-old and having an olive complexion.
At the time of the incident she was wearing a white hooded top, dark-coloured track pants with a thin vertical stripe and had a scarf or cloth covering her nose and mouth.
Anyone with information about the armed robbery is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
Amelia Penhall
Media Officer
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25 May 2016 – Ram Raid – Hardware Store – Bayswater North
Published May 27, 2016 | Police are investigating following a burglary at a store in Bayswater North earlier this year.
Investigators believe an unknown man attended the Canterbury Road store on Thursday 10 March about 3.40am.
It is believed the man used a 4WD with a silver bull bar to ram the front of the store causing extensive damage.
He entered the store and stole a number of tools.
No one was at the property at the time of the incident.
Police have released CCTV footage and the below image of a man who they believe may be able to assist with their investigation.
At the time of the offence it is believed the man was wearing a camouflage hooded top and black gloves.
20 May 2016 – Ram Raid – Shopping Centre – Glen Waverley
Published May 20, 2016 | Police have released CCTV and images of a vehicle they are searching for following a ram raid at a Glen Waverley shopping centre last week.
About 2.45am on 12 May, an unknown offender has driven a white Toyota Land Cruiser 4WD through glass sliding doors at the Springvale Road business.
The offender has continued to drive through the shopping centre before ramming the vehicle into the security shutter of a jewellery store.
He got out of the vehicle and was confronted by security staff and a number of other people working in the centre at the time.
The offender then got back into the vehicle and drove out through another set of glass sliding doors.
Nothing was stolen during the incident, however almost $50,000 worth of damage was done to the shopping centre.
Detectives from Monash Criminal Investigation Unit are investigating the incident and have released CCTV and images of the vehicle.
As a result of the ram raid, the 4WD is now missing its passenger side mirror, has damage to the driver’s side mirror and likely has other front and rear damage.
The vehicle is believed to be a 2011-2012 200 series GXL Turbo Diesel model Land Cruiser.
It also has extra after-market modifications including a black steel bull bar, set of aluminium side steps, a Rhino brand platform roof rack and a tow bar pack.
The vehicle is believed to have been fitted with stolen number plates.
Police are also investigating possible sightings of the vehicle in the Cranbourne and Lynbrook areas.
The man driving the car is described as being aged in his teens, perceived to be of African appearance, about 165cm tall and with the beginnings of a moustache.
At the time of the incident he was wearing a black hooded jumper and black pants.
