1 October 2015 – Ram Raid – ATM – Service Station – Yarra Glen
Published October 2, 2015 | 
Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit detectives have received additional information regarding a burglary at a Yarra Glen service station where an automatic teller machine was stolen on Tuesday.
Police believe that offenders reversed a Nissan Patrol 4×4 into the front glass doors of the Bell Street premises just before 4am.
Once inside the premises, they hooked up the ATM and drove away.
Debris from the ATM was found scattered along Bell Street.
It is believed a B Double truck may have been travelling behind the Nissan Patrol, which had sparks coming from the vehicle, along Healesville-Yarra Glen Road.
The truck is not believed to have been involved in the incident but police would like to speak to the driver who may have further information.
The truck is described as a B Double with a bonnet which was towing a short trailer behind the cab and a longer trailer behind, both had faded green coloured sides.
1 October 2015 – Update – Arrest – Armed Robbery – Fast Food Restaurant – Ringwood
Published October 2, 2015 | Maroondah Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a 30-year-old woman after a woman was injured during an armed street robbery in Ringwood on 17 September.
The incident occurred in the car park of a fast food restaurant on Heatherdale Road, about 9.30am.
It is alleged an altercation occurred between two women when the victim was stabbed several times to the upper body.
A Blackburn South woman was arrested on Thursday and charged with attempted armed robbery, attempted kidnap, attempted theft of motor vehicle, assault with a weapon and other assault related offences.
Angelica Agbayan was remanded in custody to appear at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court today.
30 September 2015 – Update – Arrests – Armed Robberies – Service Stations/Convenience Stores – Metro Melbourne
Published October 2, 2015 | Three young men have been arrested following a series of armed robberies on service stations and convenience stores in the metropolitan area.
Detectives from Altona North Embona charged each of the trio with eight armed robberies, three thefts of motor cars and other associated offences.
An eighteen-year-old Sunshine West man appeared before the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court today where he was further remanded until January.
Two boy’s aged 15 and 16, fronted a children’s court where they were also further remanded.
The investigation forms part of a six-month operation which has culminated in charges relating to 51 separate armed robberies across metropolitan Melbourne.
The investigation remains ongoing.
18 September 2015 – Charges Laid – Armed Robberies – Jewellery Stores – Sunshine, Keilor and Airport West
Published September 18, 2015 | Brimbank Burglary Reduction Team detectives have charged a woman following a spate of jewellery thefts over the last three months.
Crystal Roberts has been charged with numerous counts of theft, burglary and criminal damage.
The Footscray woman has been remanded in custody to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 14 October, 2015.
The charges follow alleged thefts and a burglary from jewellery stores in Sunshine, Keilor and Airport West from June to August.
It is believed the value of jewellery allegedly stolen neared $100,000.
10 September 2015 – Ram Raid – Service Station – Whittlesea
Published September 11, 2015 | Police are on the trail of burglars who demolished the wall of a service station before stealing an ATM in Whittlesea this morning.
Investigators believe two offenders arrived at a Plenty Road service station in a white single cab tray utility just before 3am.
One of the offenders then entered an adjacent business and stole a bulldozer, which he as driven back to the service station before using it to demolish a wall.
The pair then dragged the ATM out of the store before loading it onto the waiting tray utility.
The car was last seen travelling on Wallans Road towards Wallan.
Whittlesea Crime Investigation Unit detectives appeal for anyone who might have seen any suspicious activity in the area to come forward.
Investigators particularly wish to speak to anyone who saw a white single cab tray utility around the time of the incident.
6 September 2015 – Armed Robbery – Taxi Driver – Coburg North
Published September 11, 2015 | Fawkner Embona detectives are on the hunt for two men who assaulted and robbed an elderly taxi driver in Coburg North last week.
Investigators have been told the 82-year-old taxi driver had arrived early for work at the depot in Lily Street when he was confronted by two men about 4am on 3 September.
One of the men began hitting him with a wooden stick while the other made demands for cash.
The elderly man handed over a small amount of money and the duo fled on foot.
Detectives are investigating the incident and believe the robbers initially tried to break into the depot office before approaching the victim.
Investigators have released CCTV footage and images of two men they wish to speak to over the incident.
3 September 2015 – Update – 2nd Arrest – Armed Robbery – Frankston RSL
Published September 4, 2015 | Detectives have arrested a second man following an alleged burglary at the Frankston RSL in July.
Investigators were told war medals and other memorabilia were stolen during the incident on 31 July.
Police executed a warrant at a Skye house in August, arresting a 24-year-old man.
He is expected to be charged on summons with burglary and theft offences.
Investigators arrested a second man on Tuesday, following a series of search warrants in Cranbourne West and Langwarrin.
The 23-year-old Cranbourne West man was charged with burglary, theft, handle stolen goods, possess a drug of dependence and possess the proceeds of crime.
He was bailed by police to face the Frankston Magistrates’ Court on 4 January.
Investigators are still working to recover the stolen items.
26 August 2015 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – West Melbourne
Published August 28, 2015 | Police from Melbourne Embona Taskforce are investigating a robbery which occurred in West Melbourne last week.
Investigators have been told that two men entered a service station on Dynon Road about 9.50pm on Monday, 17 August.
The duo enquired about oil for their car before one of the men grabbed the attendant in a headlock and wrestled him to the ground.
The other man removed cash from the counter before the men assaulted the attendant and left the store.
Witnesses have told police the offenders then ran off down Lloyd Street.
Investigators have released images of a ute which was seen in the area at the time of the robbery.
Police believe that the occupants may have information regarding the robbery.
24 August 2015 – Upate – Appeal – CCTV Released – Armed Robbery – Milk Bar – Watsonia
Published August 28, 2015 | Banyule Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance following an armed robbery at a milk bar in Watsonia North earlier this month.
Investigators have been told a man carrying a backpack entered the Cameron Parade milk bar just before 8pm on Friday 14 August.
He opened the bag and demanded cash from the attendant who spoke limited English.
She believed the bandit was in possession of a weapon and placed an amount of cash into his back pack.
The robber then fled the scene and was last seen running west along Cameron Parade.
Detectives have released images and CCTV of a man they would like to speak to in relation to the incident.
19 August 2015 – Armed Robberies – Gaming Venues – Bendigo
Published August 21, 2015 | Detectives from the Armed Crime Squad are continuing to investigate two alleged armed robberies that occurred at gaming venues in Bendigo last week.
The first incident allegedly occurred at a venue on Old High Street shortly after 7.20pm on Tuesday, 11 August.
The second incident allegedly occurred about 7.30pm at a venue on Havilah Road.
An 18-year-old Bendigo man and a 28-year-old Golden Square man were arrested by police the following day.
Both were charged with one count of armed robbery and one count of attempted armed robbery.
Detectives are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed a white Mitsubishi Magna station wagon parked in the vicinity of Old High Street or Havilah Road on the night of the incidents.
