Monash detectives are investigating a burglary and theft at Tasman Meats in North Road, Huntingdale.

The burglary happened just before 1 o’clock on Sunday morning when a man smashed a window to gain entry into the premises located at 1358 North Road.

Once inside the store, the man broke into an office area and stole an amount of money.

The man, who was caught on CCTV, was wearing a distinctive club or branded jacket, fingerless gloves, grey hooded jumper and white running shoes.

Investigators would also like to speak to the driver of a 2004 light blue Ford station wagon that was driving through the car park in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Police are investigating two armed robberies and an indecent assault which occurred in South Yarra on Sunday morning.

Investigators have been told that a 27-year-old Prahran man was walking in Darling Street when a man came up behind him and threatened him with a knife around 12.05am

The Prahran man was forced to put his phone on the road and it was then picked up by the offender.

The offender started to leave but changed his mind and returned the phone to the Prahran man saying that he already had a similar phone.

Police believe that the same man was responsible for a similar incident in Avoca Street five minutes later.

A 30-year-old South Yarra woman had a man threaten her with a knife and attempt to steal her mobile phone.

The offender then started to unzip his pants and told the South Yarra woman that he wanted sex instead.

The woman turned and walked away and was indecently assaulted by the man.

She screamed and the offender ran off.

Police have been told that the offender has an olive complexion, is between 16 and 18-years-old, approximately 167 centimetres tall with short dark hair.

Police have released an image of a man that they believe may be able to assist with their investigation.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppers.com.au.

Police are appealing for information following an armed robbery at a convenience store in Ardeer this morning.

Investigators have been told a man entered the Fitzgerald Road store about 2am and asked for cigarettes.

The store attendant handed over cigarettes, asking for payment at which time the offender allegedly produced a handgun.

The bandit fled the store with cigarettes east down The Avenue.

He is described to be Caucasian, in his mid 20s wearing a black hoodie and sunglasses.

Police are appealing to anyone with information about the armed robbery to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppers.com.au.

Police are appealing for information following an armed robbery in Heidelberg last night.

Investigators have been told a man approached staff closing the liquor section of a supermarket in Burgundy Street about 8pm asking to buy liquor.

The male and female staff member informed him the liquor section was closed before he produced a conducted energy device, activating it away from the pair.

He demanded money before ushering both staff inside the supermarket and demanded they go to the rear of the store.

The bandit then fled the scene on foot into the rear car park with an amount of cash.

Police will hold an information caravan tomorrow in Brunswick in an effort to gain more information about a stabbing and armed robbery in the suburb earlier in the month.

The caravan will be set up at Brunswick Railway Station on Albert Street, Brunswick between 6-7am on Monday 1 August.

Anyone with information in relation to the incident is encouraged to come and speak to investigators.

A 25-year-old woman was walking along Albert Street to the Brunswick Railway Station when a man approached her from behind about 6.25am on 25 July.

He put his hand over her mouth and demanded her handbag.

The Brunswick woman has handed over her bag to the man, who then stabbed her in the neck and fled.

Police are looking for a man who is about 170cm tall, with a thin build and wearing a black jacket and pants.

Investigators also previously released an image of a man they would like to speak to in relation to the incident

Brimbank Embona detectives have charged a man with armed robbery after separate incidents in Footscray and Sunshine yesterday.

Police arrested a man after a report of an alleged attempted armed robbery outside a hotel in Sunshine at about 2pm. The man is alleged to have committed a subsequent armed robbery around the corner in Glengala Road.

Police believe the man was also involved in an earlier armed robbery in Gordon Street, Footscray.

Travis Marsh, 18-years-old from Footscray, was charged with two counts of armed robbery and attempted armed robbery.

He was remanded in custody overnight and will appear before the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court today.

Police are seeking information following an assault at the MCG during the Essendon versus Carlton game on the weekend.

It’s believed two 23-year-old men, one from Reservoir and the other from Strathmore, became involved in an altercation just before halftime at 8.25pm on Saturday 24 July.

The assault, which took place outside gate two, near the Jolimont Terrace entry resulted in one of the men sustaining injuries.

Police are urging anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppers.com.au

Police are investigating a series of armed robberies over the past month in Melbourne’s north eastern suburbs believed to be carried out by the same man.

On all four occasions, the man has entered the stores carrying a green enviro shopping bag, demanded money and fled the store with cash.

Investigators have been told a man entered an entertainment store in Main Road, Eltham on Monday 13 June about 8pm wearing a light green hooded top with the hood pulled around his face, a scarf wrapped around his face and gloves.

On Thursday 23 June about 8.15pm the same man is believed to have attended a bottle-shop in Plenty Road, Bundoora wearing a blue top and track pants.

It’s believed he then attended a supermarket in Plenty Road, Bundoora on Friday 30 June about 10.40pm. wearing a white hooded top and dark pants.

On Friday 8 July about 6.30pm, he entered a supermarket in Bell Street, Heidelberg West wearing a grey hooded top and sunglasses and carrying a towel over his arm as if hiding something

Whittlesea Crime Investigation Unit detectives have released an image of a man they believe may be able to assist them with their investigation.

Police have also released two images of the man captured on CCTV.

Police are appealing to anyone with information about the armed robberies to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppers.com.au.

Police arrested more than 30 people last week as part of a three day operation targeting repeat offenders in the Northern suburbs.

Operation Stamp Out kicked off on Tuesday with a number of warrants executed at properties in Hume, Moreland and Moonee Valley.

As part of the operation, which involved both uniform and plain clothes members, police searched 105 addresses and arrested 37 people.

On the first day of the operation, police searched 40 properties in Hume and arrested 14 people.

The following day in Moreland, police searched 30 addresses and arrested 10 people.

On the final day of Operation Stamp Out, police searched 35 properties in Moonee Valley and made 13 arrests.

The arrests related to a number of offences including:

– assaults
– driving offences
– handling stolen goods
– theft
– affray
– theft of motor vehicle
– theft from motor vehicle
– weapons offences
– robbery
– armed robbery
– burglary
– deception
– failing to comply community based order
– drug offences

Of the arrests, the majority of offenders were males aged in their 20s and 30s, with the youngest being 16 years and the oldest, 51 years.

Detective Sergeant Michael Flanagan from Moonee Valley CIU said the operation was a success.

“Operation Stamp Out is just one example of how police are successfully and actively taking measures to address crime and arrest offenders in the Northern suburbs,” he said.

“Our message is clear – we will target those who repeatedly choose to break the law.

“The success of this operation highlights this, and serves as a warning to anyone looking to engage in criminal behaviour.”

Operation Stamp Out ran on Tuesday 19, Wednesday 20 and Thursday 21 July, 2011.

Police are appealing for witnesses following a stabbing and bag snatch in Brunswick this morning.

A 25-year-old woman was walking along Albert Street to the Brunswick Railway Station when a man approached her from behind about 6.25am.

He put his hand over her mouth and demanded her handbag.

The Brunswick woman has handed over her bag to the man, who then stabbed her in the neck and fled.

She has managed to phone emergency services for help and was treated by paramedics.

Police are looking for a man who is about 170cm tall, with a thin build and wearing a black jacket and pants.

Anyone with information about the incident or who noticed suspicious activity in the Brunswick area is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppers.com.au