8 November 2018 – Update – Appeal – Armed Robbery – Supermarket – St Kilda
Published November 9, 2018 | 
Port Phillip Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for information following a robbery at a St Kilda supermarket last month.
Investigators have been told a cashier was serving a customer at the Barkley Street store about 10am on 30 October.
As she opened the till to take out money, a man appeared behind her and stole the cash from her hands before running out of the store.
Two supermarket staff chased the man and tried to restrain him before a vehicle approached, with a woman exiting the car.
The two workers retreated back inside, with the woman and man fleeing in the car, described as a red Holden hatchback or similar.
Police have released images of a man who they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries, as well as a photo of the red hatchback.
The man was wearing black pants, a black jumper and black hooded jacket with grey lining.
He also wore a grey beanie.
5 November 2018 – Update – Appeal – Armed Robbery – Fast Food Store – Flemington
Published November 9, 2018 | Police are appealing for public assistance following an armed robbery in Flemington in September.
Investigators have been told a man armed with a machete entered a fast food store on Epsom Road and produced a machete about 6.45pm on 7 September.
The offender threatened staff and demanded cash from the til.
The offender used the machete to damage the till.
The man left the store and walked in an unknown direction
There were a number of customers inside the store at the time and they, along with staff were physically unharmed.
The man was wearing dark colour jeans and a black hooded jumper with a white pattern on the hood.
He is perceived Caucasian in appearance and about 185cm with a medium build. His face was partially covered.
Detectives have released images and CCTV of a man who they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.
An image of the track top worn by the offender at the time has also been released.
2 November 2018 – Armed Robbery – Pharmacy – Ascot Vale
Published November 2, 2018 | Detectives from Fawkner Crime Investigation Unit are appealing for public assistance following an armed robbery in Ascot Vale on Friday (26 October).
Police have been told a man entered the Union Road pharmacy just before 10.30pm.
He approached the counter and made demands for the pharmacist to hand over medication.
Whilst he was standing at the counter, he pulled out a small firearm from his pocket and pointed it at the staff member and threatened her.
The staff member handed over a quantity of medication and the man fled the store on foot to a vehicle parked outside the store.
He is perceived to be Caucasian in appearance, approximately 188cm tall and was wearing ¾ length shorts, a blue long sleeve top and a black or navy and white beanie with sandals.
Two staff members, a 26-year-old Strathmore woman and a 23-year-old Footscray woman and a male security guard were physically uninjured during the incident.
The vehicle is described as an older model grey sedan.
Investigators have released CCTV and images of a man they believe can assist with their enquiries.
26 October 2018 – Armed Robbery – Taxi Driver – West Melbourne
Published November 1, 2018 | Police are looking to identify three men following an assault and robbery of a taxi driver in Browns Hill Place, West Melbourne on 20 October.
The driver’s taxi was blocked by a white sedan when attempting to park about 2.45am
The victim and the male driver of the white sedan became involved in an argument before another two males arrived in a silver utility.
The three male offenders got out of their vehicles, assaulted the victim and stole his mobile phone.
The victim sustained bruising as a result of the assault.
Investigators are seeking the identity of three men depicted in still images taken from the taxi CCTV footage who police believe can assist with their enquiries.
30 October 2018 – Armed Robbery – Fast Food Restaurant – Ballarat
Published November 1, 2018 | Police are investigating an armed robbery at a fast food restaurant in Redan near Ballarat last night.
The incident happened at a restaurant situated on the corner of Rubicon and Skipton streets at 10.30pm.
Police have been told that a female staff member was mopping the floor when she was approached by a masked man who told her to get back behind the counter or she would be stabbed.
The victim told investigators that she could see a silver handle in the man’s pocket which she believed was a knife.
Another staff member handed an amount of cash to man who ran from the store, running east along Rubicon Street.
No customers were in the restaurant at the time of the robbery and no one was injured.
The robber was described as having a solid build and was wearing a dark hoodie with a face covering.
30 October 2018 – Armed Robbery – Gaming Venue – Sebastopol
Published November 1, 2018 | Police are investigating an armed robbery at a gaming venue in Sebastopol overnight.
The incident happened at a bowling club on Albert Street when two armed men entered the gaming room just before midnight.
One man stood watch over the security guard while the second man walked behind a counter and grabbed an amount of money from the cash drawers.
Both men ran from the premises before police arrived.
Although the offenders threatened staff no one was injured.
26 October 2018 – Armed Robbery – Jewellery Store – Maribyrnong
Published October 26, 2018 | Police are investigating a robbery at a jewellery store in Maribyrnong last week.
It is believed a male offender attended the Rosamond Road store about 2.30pm on 17 October.
He jumped the counter, smashed a display cabinet and scooped jewellery into a bag.
The man pushed a female staff member on his way out of the store and fled in a white 1997 Honda Accord with more than $100,000 worth of items.
The car has since been recovered.
The 82-year-old victim was taken to hospital for observation.
Maribyrnong Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating and have released CCTV of a man who may be able to assist police with their enquiries.
25 October 2018 – Update – Reward Announced – Armed Robbery – Licensed Venue – Sunshine
Published October 25, 2018 | Victoria Police has announced a reward of up to $350,000 following a vicious armed robbery in Sunshine last year.
Four people were in the car park of a licensed premise in Talmage Street just before 1am on Tuesday 19 December, following an event at the venue.
The man and three women were talking when a man has walked out from behind a dumpster.
The man then pointed a firearm at the group and made demands for the building to be opened.
He then struck the male victim, who is aged in his 70s, in the chest, arm and head with the firearm.
The man continued to make threats against the group, pointing the firearm at one of the women, who is also aged in her 70s.
The man picked up a set of keys dropped by the male victim, and the alarm of the victim’s car was subsequently triggered.
The man then ran from the scene and turned left towards Albion Railway Station.
The male victim suffered a serious head injury and an arm injury, while the three female victims were physically uninjured.
The male victim’s mobile phone was stolen during the incident.
The man is described as being about 182cm tall, with a thin build, light coloured eyes and perceived to be Caucasian in appearance.
At the time he was wearing dark loose-fitting pants, a dark windcheater, runners and a dark coloured balaclava over his face.
A reward of up to $350,000 will be paid, at the discretion of the Chief Commissioner of Police, for information leading to the apprehension and subsequent conviction of the person or persons responsible for the assault of the man.
In appropriate cases, the DPP may consider, according to established guidelines, the granting of indemnification from prosecution to any person who provides information as to the identity of the principal offender or offenders in this matter.
Any payment of a reward will be subject to the applicant signing a deed of confidentiality prior to payment.
An information caravan will also be set up in Sunshine today between 10am and 2pm at 301 Hampshire Road.
Police are keen to speak to anyone who was in the area on Tuesday 19 December following the event at the premises on Talmage Street.
21 October 2018 – Armed Robbery – Gaming Venue – Ararat
Published October 25, 2018 | Police are appealing for public assistance after a man robbed a gaming venue in Ararat early this morning.
Police have been told a man, with his face covered, entered the bistro area of the venue on High Street just after 12.30am.
The man approached staff at the bar and produced a small crowbar before making demands for cash.
Staff handed over a large amount of cash and the offender fled the scene.
He was last seen running through the car park towards the subway area on Birdwood Avenue.
A number of patrons were present at the time of the incident and no one was injured.
The offender was wearing a dark coloured hooded jumper pulled over his face with dark coloured pants and blue surgical gloves.
Police are keen to speak to any patrons or witnesses, or anyone that may have seen the offender or suspicious activity in the area.
19 October 2018 – Ram Raids – Hardware/Liquor Stores – South Melbourne
Published October 25, 2018 | Police are investigating following two ram raids in the southern suburbs of Melbourne last month.
It is believed three masked males drove a Nissan Navara through the back of a hardware store on the South Gippsland Highway shortly before 5am on 29 September.
The car drove through the store before exiting out the front entrance, however nothing was taken from the premises.
Police believe the same vehicle was involved in a ram raid just minutes after at a liquor store on O’Shea Road, Berwick.
The vehicle smashed into the store before driving away.
Nothing was stolen.
The car was later found burnt out on Berwick Springs Promenade, where the males are believed to have fled on foot.
No arrests have been made at this stage and the investigation is ongoing.
