6 September 2018 – Update – Arrest – Armed Robberies – Service Stations – Western Suburbs
Published September 7, 2018 | 
Brimbank Divisional Response Unit detectives have charged a man following a spree of attempted robberies on service stations in the western suburbs last week.
The 21-year-old Deer Park man was charged with three counts of attempted armed robbery, one count of armed robbery and one count of theft of a motor vehicle.
The charges relate to attempted armed robberies allegedly committed on three service stations on Hampshire Rd in Sunshine, Ballarat Road in Albion, Ballarat Road in Deer Park and a bottle shop on Ballarat Road in Deer Park on 31 August..
The man was remanded in custody and is expected to appear at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court later this morning.
Police are still looking for a second man.
5 September 2018 – Update – Appeal – Armed Robbery – Business Premises – Clayton South
Published September 7, 2018 | Detectives from Kingston Crime Investigation Unit are appealing for public assistance after a man attempted to rob a Clayton South business earlier this month.
Police have been told a man wearing a balaclava entered the business on Graham Road just after 5pm on Tuesday 7 August.
He then approached a staff member and produced a knife before making demands for cash.
The victim advised there was no money in the till and the man fled the scene empty-handed.
No one was injured during the incident.
It is believed the offender ran to a silver Subaru Impreza waiting nearby.
The man is described as being Caucasian in appearance, 175cm tall and was wearing a high visibility blue and green long sleeve shirt.
Investigators have released CCTV and images of a man and a vehicle that may be able to assist with their enquiries.
5 September 2018 – Update – CCTV Released – Armed Robbery – Jewellery Store – Werribee
Published September 7, 2018 | Wyndham Crime Investigation Unit detectives have released new CCTV footage as the investigation into an armed robbery at a Werribee jewellery store continues.
A man parked a grey Mazda 3 SP23 sedan outside the Heaths Road shopping centre about 5pm on Tuesday 22 May.
The man has entered a jewellery store within the centre, smashed open a display cabinet and stole an amount of jewellery.
A female customer confronted the man and seized the weapon, before throwing it in his direction as he ran from the shop.
The man was last seen driving along Heaths Road in Werribee.
No one was injured during the incident.
Detectives released CCTV footage the day after the armed robbery and followed up a number of leads however have not been able to locate the offender or vehicle.
Footage of the vehicle police would like to locate and a man they would like to speak to has been released.
The man is described as being of medium build, with a fair complexion and brown eyes.
He was last seen wearing a dark-coloured jacket and trousers, with grey or white sports shoes.
1 September 2018 – Ram Raids – Milk Bar/Shopping Centre – Seaford/Frankston
Published September 7, 2018 | Police are searching for thieves who rammed their vehicle into the front of two shops in Melbourne’s south early this morning.
Police have been told unknown offenders drove a white Ford utility with a silver tray into the front of a milk bar on Austin Road in Seaford about 1.45am.
Nothing was stolen from the milk bar.
It is believed the same offenders then attended a shopping centre at the corner of Ashleigh Avenue and Karingal Drive in Frankston about 2am.
They smashed their way into the front of the centre and into a cigarette shop.
The offenders then fled the scene in the Ford utility believed to have significant damage, and were last seen driving towards Peninsula Link.
Police are currently on scene and have established nothing was stolen from the cigarette shop.
Frankston Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating and are keen to speak to any witnesses or anyone that may have seen any suspicious activity in the area.
24 August 2018 – Arrests – Armed Robberies – Bottle Shop – Caroline Springs/Sydenham
Published August 31, 2018 | Brimbank Embona detectives have charged two teenagers following two armed robberies in Caroline Springs and Sydenham last night.
A restaurant on Lake Street in Caroline Springs and a bottle shop on Hume Drive in Sydenham were allegedly robbed about 10pm.
A small amount of cash was stolen.
A 16-year-old Sydenham boy has been charged with possess a prohibited weapon, possess firearm and possess ammunition.
He has been bailed to appear at a Children’s Court at a later date.
An 18-year-old Melton South man has been charged with two counts of armed robbery and other theft related offences.
He will appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court at a later date.
The investigation remains ongoing.
24 August 2018 – Arrests – Armed Robberies – Restaurant/Bottle Shop – Caroline Springs/Sydenham
Published August 24, 2018 | Police have arrested two teenagers following two armed robberies in Caroline Springs and Sydenham last night (23 August).
The first incident occurred at a restaurant on Lake Street in Caroline Springs about 9.50pm.
Three males, perceived to be Caucasian in appearance, allegedly entered the premises armed with metal bars and a meat cleaver.
A number of items were smashed and they allegedly attempted to steal the cash register but left empty-handed in a vehicle.
The second incident took place at a bottle shop on Hume Drive in Sydenham about 10pm.
Three males with bandanas covering their faces entered the store, allegedly armed with a meat cleaver.
A staff member picked up a baseball bat and the offenders fled empty-handed in a vehicle. No one was physically injured during the incidents.
A 16-year-old Sydenham boy and an 18-year-old Melton South man were arrested at a Taylors Hill address this morning.
Both are currently in custody, assisting police with their enquiries.
Police have also recovered a vehicle, a Honda sedan, believed to be used during the two incidents.
The investigation remains ongoing and police are still searching for the remaining offenders.
16 August 2018 – Update – Arrest – Armed Robbery – Convenience Store – Ardeer
Published August 17, 2018 | Armed Crime Squad detectives have charged a man after shots were allegedly fired during an armed robbery in Ardeer in May.
Investigators executed search warrants at an Olivia Rise address in Tarneit and a Concorde Crescent factory in Werribee about 10.45am today.
A 32-year-old man was arrested at the Tarneit address.
A firearm was seized after it was allegedly located at the Werribee factory.
The man was presented to the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court this evening charged with armed robbery, prohibited person possess firearm, use firearm with reckless disregard for any person, reckless conduct endangering life, possess cartridge ammunition, possess drug of dependence and use number plates not issued to vehicle.
He has been remanded to appear at the same court tomorrow.
The charges relate to an alleged armed robbery at a Maxweld Street convenience store about 4.40pm on 20 May.
16 August 2018 – Update – Arrest – – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Mildura
Published August 17, 2018 | Mildura Crime Investigation Unit detectives have arrested a 19-year-old man today following an alleged armed robbery on 14 August.
The Dareton man will face two counts of armed robbery at Mildura Magistrates’ Court this afternoon.
The charges relate to an alleged armed robbery at a service station on Fifteenth Street in Mildura about 2.40am.
No one was physically injured during the incident.
10 August 2018 – Update – CCTV Released – Armed Robbery – Store – Boronia
Published August 10, 2018 | Detectives from Knox Crime Investigation Unit have released images of a man they are searching for following an armed robbery in Boronia in June.
The man entered the store at Alchester Village about 1.20pm on Tuesday, 26 June.
He then approached the male staff member at the counter and opened a shopping bag, which contained an edged weapon.
The man made a demand for cash and after receiving a quantity, left the store.
The woman was not physically injured during the incident.
The man is described as being Caucasian in appearance, aged in his late 20 and about 175cm tall with short dark hair.
At the time of the incident he was wearing a long-sleeved high-vis top with a Reece Plumbing t-shirt over the top, dark coloured pants and dark sunglasses.
He also had blue latex gloves on.
Investigators have released two images of the man they wish to speak to and are appealing for anyone with information about his identity or the incident to come forward.
8 August 2018 – Update – Arrest – Armed Robbery – Hoppers Crossing
Published August 10, 2018 | Police arrested a woman yesterday morning following recent incidents in Benalla and Hoppers Crossing.
Investigators from the Altona North Embona Armed Robbery Taskforce, with the assistance of the Wodonga Criminal Investigation Unit, arrested the woman at an address in Herne Hill.
She was wanted in relation to a number of outstanding warrants.
The 30-year-old was charged in relation to the following alleged incidents:
– Theft of motor vehicle and assault in Benalla on 6 July
– Armed robbery in Hoppers Crossing on 3 August
She was also charged with prohibited person possess firearm and possess a drug of dependence.
The woman was remanded in custody and will face the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court today.
