7 April 2013 – Ram Raid – Motor Cross Bikes – Business – Ferntree Gully
Published April 11, 2013 | 
Detectives from Knox Criminal Investigation Unit are investigating the burglary and theft of between 6 and ten motor cross bikes from a business in Ferntree Gully this morning.
The offenders have forced entry to the Burwood Highway business compound using a large 4×4 utility to drive through the steel perimeter gate around 2am.
The offenders have then driven the ute through the glass store entrance where they have loaded the motorbikes onto a second vehicle, a 3-4 tonne truck.
Police believe there were at least four people involved, all wearing dark clothing and balaclavas.
The offenders were last seen turning south onto Brenock Park Road from Burwood Highway.
3 April 2013 – Armed Robbery – Petrol Station – Chelsea Heights
Published April 5, 2013 | Police were quickly at the scene of an alleged armed robbery in Chelsea Heights last night.
Police have been told a man armed with a knife entered a service station on Wells Road just after 11.30pm.
It is believed he made demands for cash when the attendant hit the alarm.
The Chelsea divisional van arrived at the scene within minutes and arrested a 28-year-old Chelsea Heights man.
Leigh Graham appeared before an out of sessions’ court hearing and was charged with attempted armed robbery and aggravated burglary.
He has been remanded in custody to appear at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court this morning.
25 March 2013 – Armed Robbery – Milk Bar – Point Cook
Published March 28, 2013 | Police are appealing for witnesses after a man armed with a knife attempted to steal a cash register from a milk bar on Monday 18 March.
Investigators have been told the offender entered the store on The Strand just before 9pm.
The man left empty handed and ran to a vehicle which is described as a dark coloured Nissan Pulsar hatchback similar to the car depicted in the photo provided.
No one was injured during the armed robbery.
The offender was wearing a dark coloured hooded top with white squares, three quarter length dark shorts, black shoes and a white cloth covering his face.
15 March 2013 – Armed Robbery – Entertainment Venue – Springvale
Published March 15, 2013 | An alleged armed robber has been restrained by security staff and members of the public following an armed robbery at an entertainment venue in Springvale overnight.
Police were called to the premises at the corner of Osborne and Princess Avenue’s after reports a group of men, armed with a knife, threatened staff just after 11pm.
Investigators have been told two patrons and security staff confronted the armed robbers and a physical struggle broke out spilling onto Princess Avenue.
One of the offenders was overpowered and restrained by the good Samaritans until police arrived.
The other wanted men fled the scene.
A 19-year-old Clarinda man was arrested at the scene and is currently assisting police with their inquiries.
One of the patrons received a minor laceration to the face during the struggle and was treated by ambulance paramedics at the scene.
Investigations are continuing into the armed robbery and into who else was involved.
13 March 2013 – ATM Robbery – Skimming Device – Newsagency – Fairfield
Published March 15, 2013 | Police are appealing for public assistance in relation to a skimming device believed to have been attached to an ATM in Fairfield.
The device is believed to have been installed on a stand-alone ATM at the front of a newsagency on Station Street.
Investigators also believe the device may have been taken on and off the ATM several times between 20 January and 10 February this year.
Customers who used this ATM have then reported unauthorised transactions occurring on their account from Ocean Grove and Mexico.
A number of instances of this happening have since been reported to police.
Detectives from Darebin Crime Investigation Unit are investigating and have images of a man they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.
11 March 2013 – Robberies – Pizza Store/Florist/Cake Store – Berwick/Cranbourne and Hallam
Published March 15, 2013 | Detectives from Casey Crime Investigation Unit are investigating a series of burglaries which have occurred at business premises in Berwick, Cranbourne and Hallam.
Investigators believe that the same offenders are responsible for at least four incidents since 27 January.
On 27 January a man and a woman entered a pizza store on Hallam-Belgrave Road, Hallam around 2pm.
The couple made their way to the counter and stole cash from the register while staff were out the back.
The two then left the store.
On 15 February a man and woman entered a florist on High Street, Cranbourne around 2.50pm.
The couple again made their way to the counter and stole cash from the till.
Staff who were in the shop at the time were told to stay back during the incident.
Again the couple left the store and no person was injured.
Investigators believe that the same couple are also responsible for two thefts at a cake store on Adams Lane in Berwick.
These thefts occurred around 1pm on 24 February and 12.10pm on 1 March.
As with the other incidents, the couple have entered an unattended store and stolen cash from the till before leaving.
Police have released images of two people that they believe may be able to assist with their investigation.
8 March 2013 – Attemped Robbery – Service Station – Northcote
Published March 15, 2013 | Police are appealing for witnesses after a man attempted to rob a service station in Northcote on Wednesday.
Investigators have been told the offender armed with a golf club entered the High Street service station near Clarke Street just before 2pm.
The man demanded cash from a staff member and started smashing the front display and glass entry to the attendant’s area.
The attendant locked themselves in the staff area and was not injured during the armed robbery.
The bandit fled the scene empty handed and was last seen walking north on High Street.
The offender is described as Southern European in appearance, 175cm tall with a medium build and brown hair.
He was wearing a fluorescent reflective vest, aviator sunglasses, blue t shirt, blue jeans, thongs and a hat, similar to a conductor’s hat.
7 March 2013 – Armed Robbery – Cash Lenders Store – Traralgon
Published March 7, 2013 | Police are investigating after an armed robbery at a cash lenders store in Traralgon yesterday afternoon.
Investigators have been told a man armed with a jemmy bar entered the Franklin Street shop and approached a female staff member just after 5.30pm.
He made demands for cash and the staff member complied and handed over an amount of money.
The offender placed the cash in a duffle bag and fled on foot.
No one was injured during the armed robbery.
There were no customers in the store at the time of the incident.
The offender was wearing a beanie and balaclava.
6 March 2013 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Preston
Published March 7, 2013 | Police are appealing for witnesses after a man armed with a sword stole cash from a Preston service station in the early hours of this morning.
Investigators have been told the offender entered the Plenty Road service station about 1.10am.
The man demanded cash from a male staff member and a female customer, who was withdrawing money from an ATM.
Both complied and the offender placed the cash into a bag before fleeing west on Gower Street.
No one was injured during the armed robbery.
The offender was wearing black clothing, a black balaclava and black sunglasses.
5 March 2013 – Attempted Theft – ATM – Warrnambool
Published March 7, 2013 | Police are investigating the attempted burglary of an ATM in Warrnambool overnight.
It is believed the offenders attended a bank on Kepler Street around 3.30am last night and forced entry to a nearby power supply, unsuccessfully attempting to turn it off.
They then smashed several glass panels at the bank in an effort to gain access to the ATM and chamber room.
They were unsuccessful however caused significant damage to the building.
The unknown offender/s have then left the area and police attended shortly after.
Detectives from Warrnambool Crime Investigation Unit are investigating and are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident or has further information.
