1 May 2013 – Update – CCTV Released – Armed Robbery – Petrol Station – Prahran
Published May 3, 2013 | 
Police are on the hunt for an armed bandit who held up a Prahran petrol station during a daring daylight robbery last month.
The man entered the premises on the corner of Punt and Commercial roads just after 9am on 13 April and patiently waited in line until other customers had been served.
When he got to the front of the queue, the robber threatened the female staff member, demanding that she empty the till.
He gestured to his back pants pocket, indicating that he had a weapon and warning her “Don’t make me take it out.”
He stole a small amount of cash and left the store on foot, running in a northerly direction along Punt Road.
Detectives from the Prahran Embona Taskforce are investigating the incident and have released CCTV images of the man they wish to speak to as part of their enquiries.
The man is perceived to be Pacific Islander in appearance and aged between 20-25 years, with a thin athletic build, olive skin and short dark hair.
He was wearing a white Mossimo brand singlet top with the words “L.A” printed on the front and dark-coloured shorts.
30 April 2013 – Robbery – Service Station – Bendigo
Published May 3, 2013 | Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a theft from a service station in Bendigo over a week ago.
Police have been told that a man entered the McCrae Street premises just after 7pm on 20 April.
The man was given a small amount of money after he made demands to the staff member who was standing behind the counter.
After being handed the money, he left the store, walking north along McCrae Street.
The offender is described as Caucasian, 160-165cms tall, aged in his mid 30s, unshaven reddish stubble with prominent cheek bones.
Police have released a face image of a man they would like to speak to about the incident.
22 April 2013 – Armed Robbery – Street Altercation – Bendigo
Published April 26, 2013 | Bendigo Crime Investigation Unit are seeking further information from the public in relation to an alleged armed robbery in the Greater Bendigo area on Saturday morning.
It’s believed two men who are known to each other were involved in an altercation in the early hours of Saturday morning prior to a firearm being produced and an amount of cash stolen.
A 19-year-old Flora Hill man was subsequently arrested in Friswell Avenue around 5.15pm, after a search warrant was executed in nearby Proud Terrace by the Special Operations Group.
A number of other search warrants were executed after the man’s arrest in the Bendigo area.
Madison Martin has been charged with a number of offences including armed robbery, theft, make threats to kill, prohibited person possess firearm, intentionally cause injury and traffick cannabis.
He has been remanded in custody to appear before the Bendigo Magistrates’ Court today (22 April)
22 April 2013 – CCTV Released – Armed Robbery – Convenience Store – Melbourne
Published April 26, 2013 | Melbourne Embona Taskforce detectives have released CCTV footage following an armed robbery at a convenience store in Melbourne last week.
Investigators have been told a woman entered the Queen Street store about 4.20am on Monday 15 April with a piece of cloth covering her hand.
She allegedly told the staff member she was armed with a weapon; however no weapon was sighted during the incident.
The offender made demands for cash and the staff member complied, handing over an amount of money from the till.
The woman then apologised to the staff member before she left the store.
No one was injured during the incident.
Police have released the below image of a woman who may be able to assist with their investigation.
The woman is described as being Caucasian, 180cm tall, medium build with brown hair.
She was wearing a pink t-shirt, ¾ length blue jeans and black shoes.
16 April 2013 – Update – 6 Arrests – Armed Robberies – Service Station/Milkbars – Springvale/Mulgrave
Published April 18, 2013 | Detectives from the Greater Dandenong Embona Robbery Taskforce executed several search warrants yesterday resulting in the arrest of six people for three armed robberies.
The robberies occurred at a service station and a milk bar in Springvale and a milk bar in Mulgrave between 5 and 8 April, this year.
Six people were arrested and have been remanded in custody to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 16 April.
Isaiah Magele, 18- years-old of Hampton Park along with William Mataafa, 19-years old from Springvale South and Lourandy De Silva, 28-years-old from Ferntree Gully were all charged with one count of armed robbery.
Daryl Jackson, 25-years-old from Springvale South and Parawai Tai-Rakena Taki, 21 years-old from Cranbourne West were charged with two counts of armed robbery.
A 16-year-old youth from Hampton Park was also charged with one count of armed robbery and was remanded to a children’s court.
12 April 2013 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Pascoe Vale
Published April 18, 2013 | Police are investigating an armed robbery at a service station in Pascoe Vale last Friday.
Police were called to the premises at 281 Gaffney Street after a man smashed his way into a temporary portable office and threatened the attendant just before 2am on Friday, 5 April.
The offender gained entry by smashing the locked glass door with a metal pole.
Once inside, the offender threatened the console operator with a knife and demanded cash.
He was given a small amount of money before running from the scene.
The man is described as Caucasian, approximately 183cm tall with a solid build.
He was wearing a blue jumper with a red stripe and dark track suit pants.
He had a dark jumper wrapped around his head.
Police have released an image of a man who was in the office approximately 15 minutes prior to the robbery who may be able to assist with enquiries. 
11 April 2013 – Update – CCTV Released – Armed Robbery – Milkbar – Endeavour Hills
Published April 12, 2013 | Dandenong Embona Taskforce detectives have released CCTV footage following an armed robbery which took place at a milk bar in Endeavour Hills. The incident took place on 7 April just before 6.30pm when two male offenders entered the business on Gleneagles Drive armed with an axe and one with a baseball bat. The first offender used the axe to cut the cash register cords and fled with it. While attempting to flee he dropped his weapon. The second offender kept watch at the front of the premises during the incident and was believed to be wearing a ‘scream mask’. Both offenders then left the scene in a blue coloured vehicle.
10 April 2013 – Armed Robbery – Milkbar – Meadow Heights
Published April 11, 2013 | Detectives are searching for two bandits who subdued their victims with capsicum spray during an armed robbery in Meadow Heights last Thursday. Clad in balaclavas and bandanas, the duo held up a milk bar on Nicholson Street around 8.45pm. While one of the robbers stood watch at the door, the other confronted the female shop attendants, brandishing a knife and demanding cash. When the 22-year-old staff member produced a baseball bat to defend herself, the robber sprayed both women with what appeared to be capsicum spray. He then emptied the till and both men fled the scene on foot. Fawkner Embona Taskforce detectives are investigating the incident and have released CCTV images of the men they believe may be able to assist them with their investigation. The first man police wish to speak to is described as being around 177cm tall with a medium build. He was wearing a light blue jumper, blue tracksuit pants, a black balaclava and was carrying a black sports bag at the time of the incident. The second man police wish to speak to is perceived as being Caucasian in appearance, aged in his early 20s and around 173cm tall with an average build. He was wearing a striped hooded top, a black beanie and had a yellow bandana covering his face at the time of the incident.
9 April 2013 – Armed Robbery – Retailer – Clayton
Published April 11, 2013 | Police are investigating an armed robbery at a licensed retailer in Clayton, which occurred at approximately 11.40am today.
Police were called to the premises at the corner of Clayton Road and Princess Highway after a man armed with a knife entered the store and made demands for cash. A staff member complied and handed over an amount of cash.
The offender fled on foot.
No one was injured during the incident.
The man is described as approximately 185cm tall, aged in his 30s and of a solid build. He was wearing a black puffer jacket, dark track pants, a dark peaked cap with white stripes and runners. His face was covered with either a yellow scarf or item of yellow clothing.
9 April 2013 – Update – CCTV Released – Armed Robbery – Milkbar – Roxburgh Park
Published April 11, 2013 | Fawkner Embona detectives have released CCTV footage following an attempted armed robbery at a milkbar in Roxburgh Park back in February.
Investigators have been told a masked man armed with a sword entered the Hayfield Road business about 9.20am on Monday 18 February and attempted to go behind the counter.
The staff member then challenged the offender in the store before he fled the scene empty handed.
No one was injured during the incident.
The man is described as being aged in his late teens, approximately 170cm tall with a medium build.
He was wearing a balaclava with a white skeleton pattern on it, dark-coloured track suit pants, a grey hooded jacket and dark shoes.
Police have released the below images of a man who may be able to assist with their investigation.
