31 January 2019 – Update – Arrests -Armed Robbery -Various – NW Melbourne
Published February 1, 2019 | 
Armed Crime Squad investigators have charged a man and woman following a spate of armed robberies across Melbourne’s northwest.
The alleged incidents took place over a number of years and included:
– an armed robbery at a Tottenham liquor store in April 2014;
– armed robbery at a gaming venue in St Albans in June 2015;
– armed robbery at a post office in Deer Park in June 2018;
– armed robbery at a sporting club in Kings Park in November 2018;
– and an attempted armed robbery at a gaming venue in St Albans in November 2018.
Detectives executed warrants at separate addresses in Kings Park and Albanvale yesterday (30 January), where they allegedly seized items including imitation firearms, clothing, mobile phones, cannabis plants and a vehicle.
As a result, a 34-year-old Kings Park man was arrested and charged with a number of offences, including armed robbery, attempted armed robbery, recklessly cause injury, assault with weapon and firearm-related offences.
A 39-year-old Albanvale woman has been charged with armed robbery, theft, traffic drug of dependence (methamphetamine) and cultivate cannabis.
Both have been remanded to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court today.
25 January 2019 – Credit Card Fraud – North Brighton
Published January 28, 2019 | Police are currently searching for a man and who used a stolen credit card in liquor outlets on Tuesday (January 22).
Police allege the man found a lost credit card and used it to make purchases in North Brighton, about 1.20pm.
Investigators have release an image of a man they hope will be able to assist with their enquiries.
The man is perceived to be caucasian in appearance, wearing a distinctive “Boss” baseball cap and was wearing a ring on his left hand.
22 January 2019 – Armed Robbery – Fast Food Outlet – Sebastopol
Published January 28, 2019 | Ballarat Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating an attempted armed robbery at a fast food outlet in Sebastopol last night (21 January).
Investigators have been told a masked man entered a pizza store on Albert Street about 11pm and produced a knife before making demands for cash.
The attendant ran from the offender, who quickly left empty-handed and fled on foot along Rubicon Street.
It is believed he may have been headed towards Elsworth Street, Mount Pleasant.
No one was injured during the incident.
Police have today released images and CCTV footage of a man who they believe can assist with their enquiries.
He is perceived as Caucasian in appearance and about 180cm tall with a medium build.
The man was wearing a blue Fila cap, black jacket, black pants and black and white Nike runners.
17 January 2019 – Update -Appeal – Ram Raid – Liquor Store – Mulgrave
Published January 18, 2019 | Police are appealing for public assistance following a ram raid at a liquor store in Mulgrave on December 12.
It is believed three male offenders drove a silver Ford Ranger utility, with stolen plates ZUT061 and 1JT1TP, through the glass front windows of the store on Police Road about 1.30am.
Once inside the offenders stole packets of cigarettes before fleeing the scene.
The first offender is perceived to be of Caucasian appearance, slim build, approximately 160cm tall, wearing a black hooded jumper pulled over his mouth, white t-shirt, grey shoes, grey runners, a white peaked cap, red gloves and a distinctive gold coloured watch on his right hand.
The second offender is perceived to be of Caucasian appearance, slim build, approximately 170cm tall, wearing a black hooded jumper, a grey puffer vest, black shorts with red stripes, green and brown camouflage Nike runners, red gloves and a white cloth tied around his lower face.
The third offender is perceived to be of Caucasian appearance, solid build, approximately 180cm tall, wearing a black hooded jumper with a flower motif on the back, a black peaked cap, navy blue shorts with white and red stripes, white runners, red gloves and a black cloth tied around his lower face.
Police have released images of the men they believe may be able to help with their enquiries.
Investigators are keen to speak to any witnesses or anyone that may have seen any suspicious activity in the area at the time.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
Elaine Cooney
Media Officer
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16 January 2019 – Arrest- Armed Robbery – Post Office – Blackburn
Published January 18, 2019 | Armed Crime Squad detectives have charged a man following an alleged armed robbery at a Blackburn post office last month.
The 26-year-old Knoxfield man was arrested on Monday and charged with armed robbery, attempted armed robbery, theft of motor vehicle, threats to kill and assault with a weapon.
He faced Melbourne Magistrates’ Court yesterday and was remanded in custody to appear again on 23 April.
The charges follow an incident at a post office on Chapel Street, Blackburn on 24 December.
12 January 2019 – Petrol Theft- Broadmeadows
Published January 18, 2019 | Broadmeadows police are seeking assistance to identify a man they wish to speak to in relation to stealing petrol for a broken down dirt bike in Broadmeadows last month.
Police have been told the man’s unregistered dirt bike broke down on the Pascoe Vale Road off ramp on the Western Ring Road on Wednesday 12 December 2018 about 6.05pm.
He then walked to a nearby petrol station on Pascoe Vale Road, filled a jerry can with petrol and left without paying.
The man returned to his bike, filled it with petrol and rode off.
Police attempted to intercept the dirt bike however the offender rode through a red light to evade police.
Investigators have release an image of a man they are keen to speak to about the incident.
He is described as being about 20-years-old, Caucasian with a slim build and blonde hair.
He was wearing a blue Nike t-shirt and black Adidas shorts.
8 January 2018 – Armed Robberies – Service Stations – Preston
Published January 11, 2019 | Police from the Serious Crime Taskforce arrested a Reservoir man in relation to armed robberies in Preston.
The 25-year-old was arrested in relation to two separate armed robberies at a Murray Rd service station, which occurred on October 23 and December 28.
The man is currently being interviewed by police.
A 23-year old woman was also arrested at the address for unrelated offences.
8 January 2019 – Armed Robbery – Convenience Store – Northcote
Published January 11, 2019 | Police are appealing for public assistance after a woman robbed a convenience store in Northcote early this morning.
Police have been told a woman armed with a knife entered the store on Victoria Road about 3.30am.
She approached the attendant and made demands for cash before stealing the till containing an amount of money.
The offender then fled the scene and was last seen running on Separation Street.
She is described as Caucasian in appearance, 165cm tall with a medium build and was wearing a white beanie, blue jacket, track pants and black runners.
The victim was not injured.
Investigators are keen to speak to any witnesses or anyone in the area at the time of the armed robbery.
8 January 2019 – Update – Armed Robbery – Hotel – North Melbourne
Published January 11, 2019 | Melbourne Embona detectives are investigating an armed robbery in North Melbourne last month.
Investigators have been told a man entered the Flemington Road hotel on 15 December about 9.45pm.
Once inside the foyer of the building, the man approached a female staff member at the counter and made demands for cash.
It is believed the man was in possession of a concealed weapon at the time however he did not produce it during the incident.
No one was injured and the man fled the scene on foot.
The offender is perceived to be Caucasian in appearance, aged 30 to 40-years-old and about 171cm tall with a shaved head.
He was wearing a grey jumper and track pants with white runners and a baseball cap on backwards.
Police have released CCTV and a computer generated image of a man who they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.
12 December 2018 – Ram Raid – ATM – Tongala
Published December 14, 2018 | Campaspe Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for help after thieves damaged an ATM and stole money from a Tongala bank overnight.
It is believed two males attended the Mangan Street bank shortly before 3am this morning (12 December) and used an excavator to break into the front wall of the bank, causing significant damage to both the building and an ATM.
The pair stole a number of cash boxes to an unknown value before activating the alarm and fleeing.
It is believed the excavator, along with a truck located behind the bank, was stolen from an address on Apollo Drive, Shepparton about 1.15am.
Witnesses have reported seeing a white duel cab and dark grey wagon near the front of the bank about a short time before police were called.
Investigators believe both vehicles are linked to the incident.
