17 April 2015 – Charges Laid – Armed Robbery – Bottle Shop – Ballarat
Published April 24, 2015 | 
Ballarat Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a South Australian man following an armed robbery at a bottle shop in Ballarat on Monday.
The armed robbery occurred at the licensed premises on Sturt Street just after 6pm.
Police arrested the 19-year-old man this morning boarding a bus to South Australia about 11am.
He has been charged with one count of armed robbery and remanded to appear at the Ballarat Magistrates’ Court on Monday.
6 April 2015 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Watervale
Published April 7, 2015 | Brimbank Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating an armed robbery at a service station in Watervale last Monday.
Investigators have been told a man dressed in female clothing entered the service station on Taylors Road in Taylors Hill just before 7.30pm on 30 March.
He walked to a drink fridge and then to the counter where he confronted the female staff member.
He produced what appeared to be a home-made machine gun from a black bag and demanded money.
The staff member handed over a quantity of cash which he has placed in the bag, along with the fake firearm, and exited the store.
There were customers in the store at the time however no one was injured during the incident.
Detectives have released an image of a man that may assist with their enquiries. At the time of the incident he was wearing what appeared to be womens clothing.
2 April 2015 – Appeal – Armed Robbery – Fast Food Outlet – Deer Park
Published April 7, 2015 | Brimbank Embona detectives are appealing for witnesses following an attempted armed robbery at a fast food outlet in Deer Park last month.
Investigators have been told that a man armed with a knife walked into the take-away store at a shopping centre on Station Road about 9pm on Sunday 22 March.
The man approached the counter and produced a small knife whilst making demands for money.
The offender was confronted by the manager of the store and fled the scene empty handed.
He has been described as Caucasian, aged in his 20s and was wearing a white and blue hooded jumper.
Detectives have released an image of a man that may assist with their enquiries.
31 March 2015 – Armed Robbery – Blue Bell Hotel – Wendouree
Published April 7, 2015 | Armed Crime Squad detectives are investigating an armed robbery on a gaming venue at the Blue Bell Hotel in Howitt Street, Wendouree.
Investigators have been told around 1am on Monday 30 March, two men wearing balaclavas forced entry to the hotel by smashing a glass panel on the rear entrance door.
Once inside the premises the men threatened hotel staff and patrons with a handgun and a wooden implement.
One of the men scaled the service counter and stole a quantity of cash whilst the second man kept a look out.
The men are believed to have fled into the rear car park of the hotel.
Detectives wish to speak with any patrons that were at the hotel that evening who may have left just prior to the armed robbery.
Detectives are also seeking information in relation to a dark coloured Chrysler 300 series sedan which was seen in the vicinity of the hotel prior to the armed robbery.
Police have released images of two men they believe can assist with their enquiries and an image of a similar vehicle.
31 March 2015 – Arrests – 3 Armed Robberies – St Albans
Published April 7, 2015 | Police have arrested a teenage boy following three armed robberies this morning.
Investigators are currently interviewing a 15-year-old St Albans boy and no charges have been laid at this stage.
It is believed that the same two offenders were responsible for three incidents in St Albans, Sunshine and Albion early this morning.
Cash and cigarettes were stolen and no one was injured during the incidents.
One offender is still outstanding and is perceived to be of African appearance
24 March 2015 – Update – Appeal – Armed Robbery – Convenience Store – Richmond
Published March 27, 2015 | Melbourne Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for witnesses following an armed robbery at a convenience store in Richmond last month.
Investigators have been told a man armed with a knife walked into the store on Church Street about 4.45am on Thursday 12 February.
The man approached the counter and produced a knife while making demands for money from the till.
The till was placed on the counter and the offender stole a quantity of cash before fleeing the scene.
He was last seen running north on Church Street.
No one was injured.
The offender was wearing a cream hooded jumper and jeans, with his face covered.
Detectives have released an image and CCTV of a man that may assist with their enquiries.
20 March 2015 – Update – Arrest – Armed Robberies – Gaming Venues – NW Metro Melbourne
Published March 23, 2015 | Armed Crime Squad detectives investigating a series of armed robberies and attempted armed robberies on gaming venues in the north-western metropolitan area have made an arrest this morning.
Detectives arrested a 20-year-old Roxburgh Park man around 10.30am at his home address.
He has been charged with two counts of armed robbery which are alleged to have occurred on Wednesday 18 February.
Esho Esho faced the Melbourne Magistrates Court this afternoon and was remanded in custody until Monday 23 March.
11 March 2015 – Charges Laid – Armed Robbery – General Store – Byrneside
Published March 12, 2015 | Shepparton Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man in relation to an armed robbery at the general store in Byrneside, near Shepparton, early yesterday morning.
Following a public appeal yesterday, police received information that lead to the arrest of 24-year-old Dermott Street.
The Kyabram man was arrested at his home address about 6.30pm and was interviewed and charged overnight.
He is set to appear at Shepparton Magistrates’ Court today.
Police wish to thank the media and members of the public for their assistance.
11 March 2015 – Armed Robbery – Gaming Venue – Roxburgh Park
Published March 12, 2015 | Armed Crime Squad detectives believe an armed robbery on Saturday evening is linked to a series of armed robberies committed at gaming venues in the north-western metropolitan area over the last three months.
The latest armed robbery occurred around 7pm on Saturday 7 March at a gaming venue in Roxburgh Park.
Investigators have been told two men entered the venue carrying a firearm and a large edged weapon and assaulted a security guard in the foyer.
The men then threatened patrons before stealing a quantity of money and leaving the premises in a white vehicle.
The security guard received serious facial injuries and was conveyed to the Northern Hospital for treatment.
Police will today release CCTV footage in relation to the armed robbery in the hope that someone may have information which may assist police.
11 March 2015 – Robbery – Gaming Machine – Doncaster
Published March 12, 2015 | Manningham Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the theft of money from a gaming machine at Doncaster last month.
Police have been told that two men entered a gaming venue on Williamsons Road around 12.15am on 24 February.
While the men were playing the gaming machines it appears they have noticed a machine that was slightly open.
The men opened the machine and removed the internal cash box that contained an undisclosed amount of money before leaving the venue.
Investigators have released images of two men who they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.
One of the men is perceived to be Caucasian in appearance, with grey hair and aged in his late 40’s.
He was wearing a grey top and blue jeans.
The other man is perceived to be of Middle Eastern appearance, obese build, between 30 and 40-years-old, with dark hair and beard.
He was wearing a two-tone green coloured top, with dark pants and moccasins.
Detectives are urging anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
