28 July 2013 – Appeal – Armed Robbery – Convenience Store – CBD
Published August 2, 2013 | 
Detectives from Melbourne Embona are appealing for public assistance following an armed robbery at a CBD convenience store earlier this month.
Shortly after 6.40pm on Wednesday 10 July a man entered the William Street convenience store, near Little Lonsdale Street, and waited for the attendant to serve customers in the busy store.
He then asked the attendant to come to the rear of the store as he had an enquiry about stock.
The man has followed the attendant back behind the counter then threatened her with a knife and demanded cash.
After taking a quantity of cash he left the store and headed north along William Street.
The female attendant was not injured.
The man was wearing a grey jumper, black pants, white shoes and a grey Starter cap at the time of the incident and he is believed to have a distinctive tattoo on his back.
Police have also released a CCTV of a man they wish to speak with in relation to the incident.
Investigators are keen to hear from anyone who can provide information regarding the identity of the male or with further knowledge of the incident.
23 July 2013 – Armed Robbery – KFC – Ballarat
Published July 26, 2013 | Ballarat detectives, along with members from the Armed Crime taskforce are investigating an armed robbery which occurred at a KFC store located on Sturt Street, Ballarat early this morning.
Two men armed with a firearm are believed to have been waiting nearby for the arrival of the morning shift employee around 5am.
The offenders have then forced the employee to allow them access to the restaurant where they have gained entry to a safe and removed a sum of money.
The offenders shortly after fled the scene leaving the victim tied up and are yet to be identified.
The offenders were wearing black hoodies, dark pants and runners.
They had balaclavas covering their faces and their hoods pulled up over their heads.
15 July 2013 – Ram Raid – Petrol Theft – Service Station – Belmont
Published July 19, 2013 | Police have released images of a man who may be able to assist with their investigations into a stealing incident, and the wilful damage of a Belmont service station this morning.
Around 1.40am two men attended a London Road service station and, after filling the car with petrol, one man entered the business.
The store attendant de-activated the automatic doors when the man attempted to leave without paying for a quantity of petrol and goods.
A second man then drove the car into the front doors causing substantial damage.
The two men were last seen in a white Mitsubishi utility with Queensland registration 406MTO.
No one was physically injured during the incident.
One man is described as being Caucasian in appearance, with a slim build, 20 to 30 years of age, black hair and a black beard. He was wearing shorts, joggers and a jacket.
The second man is described as Caucasian in appearance and was wearing a black jumper.
Police investigations are continuing.
19 July 2013 – Armed Robbery – Milk Bar – Fawkner
Published July 19, 2013 | Fawkner Embona Task Force detectives are investigating an armed robbery at a milk bar in Fawkner last week.
Just after 8am on Saturday 13 July, a male offender entered the Anderson Road shop and produced a knife as he ran behind the counter, demanding cash from the store attendant.
The offender is described as of medium build, approximately 175cm tall with an Australian accent.
He was wearing a black balaclava with a cap on top, an orange and green high visibility work jacket, blue jeans and white runners.
He fled on foot with a small quantity of cash and is yet to be identified.
Still images from CCTV have been released in the hope that someone may recognise the man by his clothing.
16 July 2013 – Amred Robberies – Supermarkets – Darebin
Published July 19, 2013 | Police are investigating a series of robberies at supermarkets in Darebin between 11 and 15 July.
There have been seven late morning robberies committed at supermarkets in Bundoora, Preston, Preston South, Northland and Reservoir.
At each incident, the male offender has approached the checkout attendant and asked to exchange a small quantity of cash.
When the attendant has opened the cash register, the male has pushed them aside and grab cash from the register.
The man would then run from the store and get into the passenger seat of a waiting white Holden Commodore VT sedan, displaying stolen number plate POE 530.
The incidents have occurred on:
• 11 July around 11am at the corner of Plenty Road and Grimshaw Street, Bundoora
• 11 July around 11:20am on Plenty Road, Reservoir
• 12 July around 11.15am on Dundas Street, Preston
• 12 July around 11:30am on Cramer Street, Preston
• 15 July around 9:30am on Plenty Road, Preston
• 15 July around midday on Murray Road Preston
• 15 July around 12.30pm on Plenty Road, Reservoir
Darebin Crime Investigation Unit detectives have released images of a man they believe can assist with their investigation, and an image of the car.
14 July 2013 – Arrest – Armed Robberies – Supermarket et.al – Preston
Published July 19, 2013 | A 17-year-old boy has been arrested after three alleged attempted armed robberies in Preston tonight.
An 18-year-old Coburg North man was allegedly threatened with a knife in front of a supermarket at a Murray Road shopping centre about 7pm.
Shortly after two males, a 22-year-old West Heidelberg man and a 15-year-old Reservoir boy, were allegedly held up at a bus stop nearby.
None of the trio was injured and nothing was taken.
The Preston teenager is currently assisting police with their enquiries.
3 July 2013 – Armed Robbery – Pizza Shop – Kangaroo Flat
Published July 5, 2013 | Police are appealing for witnesses following an armed robbery at a pizza shop in Kangaroo flat on Monday.
Investigators have been told a man armed with a knife entered the Olympic Parade business about 5.15pm
The man had his face covered and demanded cash.
One of the victims threw a can at the offender and he fled towards a nearby sports club empty handed.
No one was injured during the incident.
Detectives have released an image of a man they believe may be able to assist with their investigation.
2 July 2013 – CC Deception – Supermarkets – Sale, Maffra, Bairnsdale
Published July 5, 2013 | Wellington Crime Investigation Unit members are investigating a series of deceptions carried out in supermarkets in Sale, Maffra and Bairnsdale.
It’s believed a male and a female attend supermarkets and make purchases that are paid for using allegedly stolen credit card details.
In most instances the pair purchase gift vouchers and before the transaction is cancelled by the bank they purchase goods with the vouchers.
The deceptions which took place between February and April are valued around $6000.
The female is described as Caucasian, slim build with long brown hair.
The male is described as Caucasian, crew cut blondish brown hair, tall and has tattoos on both lower arms.
Police have released images of the two people they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries
28 June 2013 – 5 Charged with 55 Offences – Armed Robberies – Craigieburn
Published July 5, 2013 | Fawkner Embona have charged five people with a total of 55 offences as part of an investigation into an alleged armed robbery in Craigieburn earlier this year which left a man seriously injured.
A 30-year-old Shepparton man suffered life-threatening injuries as a result of the incident on Creighton Way on 10 April about 9.20pm.
Three men and two women were arrested by detectives after search warrants were executed at three houses in Meadow Heights and Craigieburn yesterday.
A 21-year-old Craigieburn man, a 21-year-old Meadow Heights man, a 19-year-old Craigieburn woman, a 19-year-old Meadow heights woman and a 17-year-old Craigieburn boy were all charged with armed robbery, intentionally cause serious injury, affray, assault and weapon-related offences.
The 17-year-old boy has been remanded in custody to appear at a children’s court at a later date.
The other four have all been remanded in custody to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court today.
27 June 2013 – Armed Robbery – Handbag Snatch – Kings Park
Published June 28, 2013 | Police are appealing for public assistance as they continue to investigate an armed robbery where a significant amount of cash was stolen in Kings Park earlier this year.
A 49-year-old Sydenham woman was driving north on Kurung Drive on 3 February when she stopped at the intersection of Taylors Road around 3.30pm.
As she was waiting to turn right, a man has opened the rear door of her vehicle and entered the car.
He has grabbed the woman’s handbag and a struggle has ensued.
The man waved an object at her, which the victim believed to be some kind of weapon, and she let go of the bag.
The man then ran to a nearby silver or white VY Commodore Sedan, got in the vehicle and a second man has driven them away.
At the time, the woman’s handbag contained a significant amount of cash.
Detectives from Keilor Downs are investigating and believe someone in the community has information about the incident that can assist the investigation.
“It is clearly quite a traumatic incident for the victim to have someone enter her vehicle, threaten her then take off with her belongings,” DSC Branka Jurilj said.
“We believe there is someone in the community who knows who did this and we are appealing for that person to contact police.”
