30 January 2015 – Arrest – Armed Robbery – Liquor Store – Hoppers Crossing
Published February 1, 2015 | 
Detectives have charged a man following an armed robbery at a liquor store in Hoppers Crossing on 1 January.
The 29-year-old Hoppers Crossing man handed himself into police this afternoon and was interviewed.
He appeared before an out of sessions hearing and was charged with two counts of armed robbery.
He has been remanded to appear in Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 31 January.
29 January 2015 – Update – Reward Announced – Armed Robbery – Fast Food Oultet – Sunbury
Published February 1, 2015 | Armed Crime Squad detectives have announced a $100,000 reward as they draw links between a number of incidents including an armed robbery where a hostage was taken in Sunshine West and an armed robbery at a fast food outlet in Sunbury last year.
In the first incident a man armed with a firearm forced entry to a factory in North View Drive, Sunshine West around 5am on Wednesday 8 October.
The man confronted a female employee at the factory and discharged the firearm towards her, causing injuries to her arm.
When police attended the man kept the woman with him whilst making his way towards a motorbike, threatening police before he let the woman go and left the scene.
The man was unsuccessful in his attempt to get into a safe at the warehouse and it’s believed he left empty handed.
It’s also believed the armed man then held up a café on Elgar Road Derrimut, threatening staff with the same long arm firearm and stealing a quantity of cash about 5.25am.
Police have released CCTV footage of this incident in the hope it will assist their investigation.
A FACE image was also released earlier this month of a man detectives would like to speak to in relation to this incident.
Detectives are also appealing for further information and they believe they can now link the man involved with the above incident to a significant armed robbery at a fast food outlet in Sunbury and an attempt just prior at another similar fast food outlet just off the Calder Freeway.
Investigators believe the armed robbery, which occurred in a car park outside a McDonalds on Horne Street on Monday 1 December, involved three offenders.
Police have been told that a quantity of cash was taken during the armed robbery in which it’s believed two of the three offenders were armed with firearms.
The trio help up a cash delivery car and it’s driver just after 6am.
It’s believed that two of the alleged offenders arrived at the scene on a dark coloured motorcycle and one later left on the bike.
The other alleged offender arrived in a late model sports Holden Commodore sedan and two left in the car.
The sedan was later located later that morning dumped and burnt out at Little River near Werribee.
A white late model vehicle was also seen leaving the scene of this car fire in Little River.
A subsequent search of the Werribee River a month later, where it was believed the firearms used in the armed robbery may have been dumped, failed to uncover anything.
It’s believed on the morning of the above armed robbery, just before it was carried out, the same trio were at another McDonalds just off the Calder Freeway and attempted unsuccessfully to hold it up.
Investigators have also released CCTV footage of this attempt near the Calder Freeway.
Armed Crime Squad Detective Inspector Stephen Clark said it is hoped the release of the reward and the CCTV footage will help progress the investigation.
“We are appealing for anyone with information or anyone who witnessed the offenders and/or car you see on the CCTV to come forward,’ D/Insp Clark said.
“Our investigation has led us to this point and we are just waiting for that crucial call.
“Hopefully the offer of the reward will help us make that breakthrough.”
The reward for information is payable at the discretion of the CCP for information leading to the identification, prosecution and conviction of those responsible.
The Director of Public prosecutions may also consider the granting of an indemnity to any person who provides information in relation to the identity of the principal offender or offenders.
22 January 2015 – Armed Robbery – Fast Food Outlet – Ivanhoe
Published January 23, 2015 | Heidelberg detectives are appealing for public assistance following an armed robbery at a fast food outlet in Ivanhoe.
Investigators have been told a man entered the store on Upper Heidelberg Road around 5pm on Sunday.
He threatened the lone female attendant with a knife and stole cash from the till.
The man left the store and was last seen walking down Kenilworth Parade.
The offender is perceived to be Caucasian, 185cm tall, thin build and was wearing a Carlton Football Club jacket and hat and black track pants.
Detectives have released an image of the man they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.
Anyone with any information about the incident or the identity of the robber is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
20 January 2015 – Armed Robbery – Supermarket – Thomastown
Published January 23, 2015 | Police have released CCTV images following an attempted armed robbery at a mini supermarket in Thomastown last month.
Investigators have been told a man entered the Station Street store about 10.15pm on Tuesday 30 December.
The man, armed with a hammer, attempted to steal money from the staff member as he was counting the till.
The offender swung the hammer towards the attendant, however no contact was made.
He then left the store empty-handed and was last seen running down a side laneway.
No one was injured during the incident.
Police have released the below images of a man they believe may be able to assist with their investigation.
15 January 2015 – Armed Robbery – Convenience Store – Elwood
Published January 16, 2015 | St Kilda Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating following an armed robbery at an Elwood convenience store this morning.
Investigators have been told a man armed with a machete entered the Ormond Road store just after midnight and demanded cash from the attendant.
He was given the till tray which he emptied into a black satchel and fled the scene on foot.
The robber was last seen running along Normanby Road.
Police are investigating the incident and have released images and CCTV of a man they would like to speak to in relation to the incident.
He is described as being 175-180cm tall with a medium build.
He was wearing a black balaclava and black gloves with a dark-coloured UFC brand hoodie with yellow or gold logo on the front and along the sleeve and faded blue jeans at the time of the incident.
He was carrying a machete with a black handle and black blade.
5 January 2015 – Armed Robbery – Rental Business – Flora Hill
Published January 7, 2015 | Detectives from the Bendigo Crime Investigation Unit are appealing for information following an armed robbery in Flora Hill yesterday.
It’s believed a man entered the Somerville Street rental business about 2.40pm.
Upon entering, it’s alleged that the man walked behind the counter, lifted his top and pointed to an item which was wedged down the front of his pants.
He then proceeded to remove cash from the till before fleeing on foot toward Nish Street.
Police have released a FACE fit image of a man they wish to speak to.
“We’d really like anyone with information to come forward,” Senior Constable Heath Barker said.
“We’ll have an information caravan set up in a car park near the corner of Somerville and Townsend Roads on Wednesday from 11am.
“Whether or not you think the information you have is big or small, we’d really like to hear it.”
5 January 2015 – Armed Robbery – Hotel – Roxburgh Park
Published January 7, 2015 | Armed Crime Squad detectives are appealing for witnesses after an attempted armed robbery at a hotel in Roxburgh Park last night.
Investigators believe three men, one armed with a firearm, smashed their way through a side door at the hotel, which is located at the corner of Somerton and Pascoe Vale roads, about 11.25pm.
Once inside, they attempted to gain entry through a second door but were unsuccessful.
The trio then left empty-handed and were last seen driving out of the car park in an old model silver sedan.
There were number of patrons inside the hotel but no one was injured.
The three offenders were all wearing dark-coloured clothing and hooded tops.
Police are in the process of reviewing CCTV footage and are keen to speak to any witnesses who may have been in the car park at the time of the incident.
18 December 2014 – Armed Robbery – Hotel – Somerville
Published December 18, 2014 | Armed Crime Squad detectives are appealing for information following an armed robbery in Somerville last week.
Investigators have been told a man entered a hotel on Station Street, armed with a large knife, on Wednesday 3 December just after 1am.
The man threatened staff with the knife before making off with an amount of money.
He is described as Caucasian in appearance, over six feet tall with a slim to medium build.
He was last seen wearing a black baseball cap with a white logo on the front of the cap, black pants and a black top with thick gloves.
No one was injured.
16 December 2014 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Hawthorn East
Published December 18, 2014 | A robber believed to be responsible for a series of armed robberies in Melbourne’s east has struck again in Hawthorn, Burnley and Box Hill.
Investigators believe the same man is responsible for seven armed robberies over the past fortnight in Kew, Vermont, Templestowe, Mitcham, Burnley, Box Hill and Hawthorn.
The most recent incident occurred at a service station in Camberwell Road, Hawthorn East on Sunday around 10.50pm.
The man entered the premises, produced a handgun and demanded cash from the attendant before fleeing in the direction of Mayston Street.
The robber also struck at a convenience store on Swan Street on Wednesday about 12.20am, followed by another armed robbery at a service station on Canterbury Road, Box Hill shortly after at 1.10am.
During both incidents, he was wearing a blue top, grey jeans and dark-coloured boots.
The other armed robberies occurred at the following:
– a service station on Manningham Road in Lower Templestowe around 11.45pm on Monday 1 December
– a service station on Mitcham Road in Mitcham around 9pm on 27 November
– a fast food restaurant on Canterbury Road in Vermont around 9pm on 30 November
– a service station on Willsmere Road in Kew at 10.40pm on 29 November
During all of the incidents, the offender used a handgun and stole cash.
Police have released the below images of a man who they believe may be able to assist with their investigation.
The man is described as being Caucasian, aged between 40 and 50, approximately 175cm tall with a medium build.
5 December 2014 – CCTV Released – Armed Robberies -Service Stations/Fast Food Restaurant – Kew/Vermont/Templestowe
Published December 5, 2014 | Box Hill Embona Task Force detectives have released images and CCTV following a series of armed robberies in Kew, Vermont, Templestowe and Mitcham over five days.
Investigators have been told the most recent incident occurred Monday 1 December when a man entered a service station on Manningham Road, Lower Templestowe around 11.45pm.
The man produced a handgun and demanded the attendant hand over cash.
The attendant complied and the man left the store.
Investigators believe that the offender is responsible for three other armed robberies.
A service station on Mitcham Road in Mitcham was held up on 27 November around 9pm.
The offender used a handgun and stole cash.
Similar incidents occurred at a fast food restaurant on Canterbury Road in Vermont on 30 November at 9pm and a service station on Willsmere Road in Kew at 10.40pm on 29 November.
The offender is described as Caucasian, 40-45-year-old, 175cm tall with a medium build and shoulder length red/brown hair with sideburns.
Police have released the below images of a man who they believe may be able to assist with their investigation.
