4 June 2015 – Armed Robbery – Juice Bar – Port Melbourne
Published June 5, 2015 | 
Detectives from Port Phillip Crime Investigation Unit are appealing for information following an armed robbery in Port Melbourne.
Investigators have been told a man entered a juice bar on Bay Street around 2.15pm on Sunday and ordered a drink.
He handed the attendant a note and when the till was opened he put his hand in his pocket and told the attendant that he had a gun.
The offender then reached over and stole the cash draw before leaving the store and heading south along Bay Street.
He is perceived to be Caucasian, about 182cm tall with light brown hair.
At the time of the offence he was wearing sunglasses, a hat, dark pants and jacket.
Police have released images and CCTV of a man that they believe may be able to assist with their enquires.
3 June 2015 – Ram Raid – Shopping Centre – Cranbourne
Published June 5, 2015 | Casey Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a ram raid burglary which occurred in Cranbourne this morning.
Officers have been told a stolen Holden Statesman was driven into a shopping centre car park on the South Gippsland Highway around 4am.
The Statesman was then driven at bollards and the front doors of a car accessory store to gain access.
An offender entered the store, removed a number of goods and handed them to an accomplice outside.
Investigators believe the goods were then put in a second vehicle.
The offenders set the Statesman on fire and left the scene in the second vehicle.
Emergency services were called and the local CFA extinguished the blaze before it caused to much damage.
Local detectives are investigating and are keen to speak to anyone who may have more information about the incident.
1 June 2015 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Bundoora
Published June 5, 2015 | An armed bandit was quickly arrested after his attempt to rob a service station in Bundoora did not go to plan this morning.
The man armed with a hammer and a knife entered the service station on Plenty Road and demanded cash from the attendant just before 3am.
Police have been told the staff member managed to convince the bandit to go outside where he would get him cash from an ATM.
Once outside, the quick thinking attendant remained inside and locked the doors before calling police.
The Greensborough van attended and found the offender still standing outside the doors, subsequently arresting him.
No one was injured during the incident and the 22-year-old Bundoora man is currently assisting police with their enquiries.
6 May 2015 – Update – Arrest – Armed Robberies – Retail Centre/Liquor Store – CBD/Prahran
Published May 8, 2015 | Detectives from Melbourne Embona Taskforce have charged a man following two alleged armed robberies in the CBD and Prahran in the past month.
Leon Woods was arrested in Frankston this morning and charged with two counts of armed robbery.
The 30-year-old Frankston man was remanded in custody to appear at Melbourne Magistrate’s Court tomorrow.
The first incident occurred at a retail centre on the corner of Lonsdale and Swanston Streets in the Melbourne CBD, around 3.25pm on 22 April.
The second incident occurred at a liquor store on Chapel Street, near Chatham Street, around 2.50pm on 2 May.
30 April 2015 – Update – Charges Laid on 2 boys – 40 Armed Robberies – Western Melbourne
Published May 8, 2015 | Five boys from the western suburbs have been charged with a number of offences following a series of armed robberies.
It’s believed the robberies occurred between 2 April and 28 April and spanned across suburbs from Point Cook to Glen Waverley to Craigieburn.
A 16-year-old boy and four 17-year-old boys were collectively charged with 40 armed robbery offences.
The boys are set to appear at a Children’s Court.
Four other boys were initially arrested, however they were later released without charge.
The investigation continues.
24 April 2015 – Update – Arrest – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Watervale
Published April 24, 2015 | Brimbank Crime Investigation Unit detectives have arrested and charged a man following an armed robbery at a service station in Watervale last month.
The man was allegedly dressed in female clothing when he entered a service station on Taylors Road just before 7.30pm on Monday 30 March.
He allegedly produced what appeared to be a home-made machine gun from a black bag and demanded money.
A 23-year-old Taylors Hill man was arrested yesterday and charged with one count of armed robbery.
He was remanded in custody to appear at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court at a later date.
22 April 2015 – Armed Robbery – Deli – Caulfied North
Published April 24, 2015 | A man has been arrested following an armed robbery at a deli in Caulfield North on Monday morning.
The 35-year-old Benalla man was arrested by Armed Crime Taskforce detectives for a separate matter on Monday night.
Bayside Crime Investigation Unit detectives expect to interview the man later today.
21 April 2015 – Armed Robbery – Fast Food Outlet – Derrimut
Published April 24, 2015 | Brimbank Embona Taskforce detectives are appealing for public assistance following an armed robbery at a fast food outlet in Derrimut last week.
Investigators have been told two men, one armed with a hammer and the other with a knife, entered the store on Mount Derrimut Road around 4am on 13 April.
The offenders threatened staff and made demands for cash which was handed over.
The men left the store and were last seen walking west along Foleys Road.
Police believe the same offenders are responsible for three other armed robberies in the Brimbank area.
The offender is perceived to be of Pacific Islander in appearance, 180cm tall, with a medium build.
Detectives have released two images of the men they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.
20 April 2015 – Armed Robbery – Milk Bar – Elwood
Published April 24, 2015 | St Kilda Crime Investigation Unit detectives have released a FACE image of a man they would like to speak to following an armed robbery at a milk bar in Elwood.
Investigators have been told two men attended the Dickens Street milk bar around 8.50pm on Tuesday 17 February.
Once inside, one of the men menaced a female staff member with a small knife and made demands for cash while the other man acted as a look out at the front of the premises.
The staff member complied and handed over an amount of cash. The pair then fled the scene in an unknown direction.
Police have released the below image of a man they believe may be able to assist with their investigation.
18 April 2015 – Armed Robbery – Convenience Store – Nunawading
Published April 24, 2015 | Police are appealing for witnesses after a man armed with a screw driver robbed a convenience store in Nunawading on 7 April.
Investigators have been told the offender entered the Springvale Road convenience store just before 6am and perused some magazines before approaching the counter.
The bandit produced a screw driver and made demands for money.
The staff member complied and handed over a small amount of cash.
The offender then fled on foot towards Burnt Street.
He was wearing a black ‘Mossimo’ hooded jumper, shorts and white Nike runners.
Box Hill Embona Task Force detectives are investigating and have a released an image of a man that may assist with their enquiries.
