17 August 2015 – Appeal – Armed Robberies – Convenience Stores/Service Station – Windsor/Toorak/Albert Park
Published August 21, 2015 | 
Detectives from Stonnington Crime Investigation Unit are appealing for information following a series of three linked robberies last week.
Police have been told a man entered a convenience store on Dandenong Road, Windsor, around 2.45am on 11 August.
The man threatened the staff member and made demands, before running from the store with an amount of cash and cigarettes.
He was last seen running along Dandenong Rd
It is believed the same man, at about 4am, entered a service station store on Toorak Road in Toorak.
He again fled the store with a small amount of cash after threatening the staff member.
Less than 20 minutes later, at about 4.20am the man entered another convenience store on Victoria Avenue, Albert Park, and made demands to the staff.
On this occasion the staff member refused his demands and the bandana-wearing offender left the store empty handed.
The man is described as early to mid 20s, Caucasian in appearance, with brown hair and a medium build.
He was wearing black shoes, black pants, a black hooded jumper and green gloves.
Detectives have released an image of a man they believe can assist in their enquiries.
6 August 2015 – Armed Robbery – Taxi Driver – Ormond
Published August 7, 2015 | Police are appealing for witnesses after a taxi driver was robbed in Ormond on 26 May.
Investigators have been told the driver picked a male passenger up on Ormond Rd, Ormond around 11.50pm.
It is alleged the man produced a knife before demanding money from the taxi driver.
The victim handed over a small amount of cash and the offender exited the cab and fled the scene.
He is percieved to be Caucasian, in his mid-20s, 183cm tall with a thin build.
At the time of the incident the offender was wearing a grey hooded jacket, blue jeans and black gloves.
The taxi driver was not injured during the incident.
Police have released images of a man that may be able to assist with their enquiries.
Anyone with information about the incident or who can identify the man is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
First Constable Louise Jones
Media Officer
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27 July 2015 – Charges Laid – Armed Robbery – Fast Food Restaurant – Wodonga
Published July 31, 2015 | Wodonga Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged two men following an alleged armed robbery at a fast food restaurant in Wodonga last night.
It is alleged the incident took place at the Elgin Street fast food restaurant about 7.25pm.
The pair has both been charged with two counts of armed robbery.
Peter Warren Whyte, aged 30, and 42-year-old Jamie Philip Smith faced an out of session’s court hearing at Wodonga police station.
Both men, of no fixed address, have been remanded in custody and will face Wodonga Magistrates’ Court today.
22 July 2015 – Update – Armed Robbery – Jewellery Store – South Yarra
Published July 24, 2015 | Detectives at Stonnington Crime Investigation Unit continue to investigate an armed robbery where $700,000 worth of jewellery was stolen in South Yarra earlier this month.
Investigators have been told two men were sitting in their vehicle on Avoca Street when two men approached the car and smashed the window just after midday on Tuesday, 14 July.
The pair stole two back packs containing white gold and diamonds from the back seat of the vehicle.
The offenders, both wearing black balaclavas, then fled the scene in a blue Ford sedan and were seen travelling north on Murphy Street.
Detectives believe that another car, possibly a Mitsubishi Verada wagon, followed the Ford sedan to Lawson Grove, South Yarra.
The cars pulled over and three offenders from the Ford got out of their car and got into the wagon which then drove off.
Investigators have released images of the second car in an attempt to identify it.
They have also released images of a man who was seen near a jewellery store on Toorak Road on 14 July who they believe may be able to assist with their investigation.
Detectives also wish to speak to anyone who may have recently sold a blue Mitsubishi Verada, 1999-2000 model, on Gumtree or eBay.
17 July 2015 – Ram Raid – Service Station – Burwood
Published July 17, 2015 | Police are on the trail of burglars who left a unique calling card following a failed ram raid attempt in Burwood this morning.
Officers were called to a service station on Highbury Road about 5am after the store’s alarm was activated.
Police arrived to find the front window smashed and a trail of glass behind.
A nearby phone booth was also knocked over as the thieves made their getaway.
It’s believed the burglars fled empty-handed.
About five minutes later, fire-fighters were called to a ute on fire outside Jordanville Station in Mt Waverley.
The fire was deemed to be suspicious and police were called.
When police arrived, they found chocolate bars strewn over the ute’s bull bar.
Officers managed to avoid eating the evidence.
The two incidents are believed to be linked.
Detectives from the Monash Crime Investigation Unit are investigating and are appealing for anyone who might have seen any suspicious activity in the area to come forward.
Investigators particularly wish to speak to anyone who saw the suspect vehicle – a silver 2014 Triton duel cab ute – around the time of the incident.
17 July 2015 – Update – CCTV Released – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Bairnsdale
Published July 17, 2015 | East Gippsland Crime Investigation Unit detectives have released CCTV vision following an armed robbery in Bairnsdale last week.
Investigators have been told a man entered a service station, situated at the intersection of Main and Ligar Streets, about 6.45pm Wednesday 8 July.
The man was wearing a balaclava and threatened the lone attendant with a knife.
The employee was forced to put cash into a bag before the offender left the store and headed east on Nicholson Street.
No one was injured during the incident.
Police have released CCTV and images of a man who they believe may be able to assist with their investigation.
14 July 2015 – Update – CCTV Released – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Morwell
Published July 17, 2015 | Latrobe Crime Investigation Unit detectives have released CCTV vision following a robbery at a service station in Morwell last month.
Investigators have been told a man entered the Princes Drive service station just after midnight on Wednesday 24 June.
The unknown man pulled his jacket over his face in a bid to avoid being identified and demanded cash from the male staff member.
The offender stated he had a knife hidden under his jacket however no knife was sighted by employee.
The staff member complied with the demands and handed over an amount of cash.
The offender fled the store and was last seen running north on McDonald Street.
No one was injured during the incident.
Police have released the below CCTV still image of a man who they believe may be able to assist with their investigation.
The man is described as being aged in his mid 20s to early 30s, approximately 175cm to 180cm tall, medium to solid build with brown eyes and short hair.
He was wearing a black jacket with grey sleeves, light brown pants and a black baseball cap with a yellow logo on the front.
13 July 2015 – Arrest – Armed Robbery – Milk Bar – Wyndham Vale
Published July 17, 2015 | Detectives from Altona North Embona Armed Robbery Task Force have charged a 17-year-old boy following an attempted armed robbery in Wyndham Vale last month.
Investigators have been told a man allegedly brandishing a large kitchen knife stormed into a milk bar on Cambridge Crescent around 8.05pm on Friday 26 June.
The Werribee teen handed himself into police this afternoon and has been charged with one count of attempted armed robbery.
He will appear at Children’s Court at a later date.
2 July 2015 – Armed Robbery – Electronics Store – Thomastown
Published July 3, 2015 | Whittlesea Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for witnesses following an armed robbery at an electronics store in Thomastown last month.
The incident happened at the Dalton Road store on Saturday, 6 June at 2.20pm.
Police have been told a man entered the store and walked around the aisles before stopping at a display of laptop computers.
The man took a box cutter, or possibly a knife, from his pocket and cut the security cable affixed to one of the computers.
With the computer in his hands, the man ran towards the store exit.
A male staff member attempted to stop the robber but backed off when he was threatened.
The man is described as being aged in his late teens to early 20s, with dark hair and a medium build.
At the time of the offence he was wearing a fluro orange and blue high visibility jacket.
2 July 2015 – Credit Card Fraud – Convenience Stores – Melbourne Inner Suburbs
Published July 3, 2015 | Detectives at Moonee Valley Crime Investigation Unit are appealing for public assistance to identify a man allegedly using a stolen credit card in Melbourne’s inner suburbs.
Police have been told a car was broken into on Carnarvon Road in Strathmore on Sunday 21 June and the victim’s bankcard was stolen.
Investigators believe the stolen credit card was later used at a number of convenience stores in Essendon, Moonee Ponds, Collingwood and Fitzroy.
The offender is described as Caucasian in appearance, with a medium build and brown hair.
He was wearing a black beanie with a white logo on the front, blue hooded jacket, dark pants and white shoes.
He was also carrying a backpack at the time of the incidents.
Police have released an image of a man that may assist with their enquiries.
