19 September 2017- Update – Arrest – Armed Robberies – Bowling Club/Supermarket/Video Store – Coffs Harbour
Published September 22, 2017 | 
A second man has been arrested and charged following investigations into several alleged armed robberies in the Coffs / Clarence area.
Strike Force Mangabey was established by Coffs Harbour detectives to investigate several armed robberies in the Coffs Harbour area earlier this year.
On Sunday 17 September 2017, detectives attached to Strike Force Mangabey arrested a second person over the alleged attempted armed robbery at the Sawtell Bowling Club on Saturday 22 July 2017.
The 18-year-old Coffs Harbour man was charged in relation to the alleged attempted robbery and was also charged with two further armed robberies that occurred at a Coffs Harbour video store and supermarket on Sunday 9 July and Monday 17 July 2017.
The man was refused bail and appeared before Coffs Harbour Local Court yesterday (Monday 18 September 2017).
He was remanded to appear before the same court on the Tuesday 10 October 2017.
A 29-year-old man remains before the court in relation to these incidents.
Investigations in relation to Strike force Mangabey are continuing and further arrests are expected.
10 July 2017 – Armed Robbery – Video Store – Coffs Harbour
Published July 14, 2017 | Police are investigating following the armed robbery of a video store in Coffs Harbour last night.
Just before 8pm (Sunday 9 July 2017), two staff members were closing the store on Park Avenue, when a man armed with a machete ran inside demanding money.
The staff complied with the demand, whilst a second man armed with a hammer waited outside.
After obtaining cash from the till, the pair fled on foot.
No one was injured in the incident.
Officers from Coffs/Clarence Local Area Command were alerted and have launched an investigation.
Anyone with information that may help the investigation is urged to come forward.
29 November 2016 – Armed Robbery – Video Store – Kennington
Published December 2, 2016 | Bendigo Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating an armed robbery at a video store in Kennington last Wednesday.
A man armed with a small hatchet entered the shop, at the corner of Somerville and Townsend streets, and demanded cash from the staff member about 7.55pm.
A small amount of money was handed over and the offender fled, grabbing several video games on his way out.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or file a confidential report at www crimestoppersvic.com.au
5 July 2016 – Update – CCTV Released – Armed Robbery – Video Store – Wynnum
Published July 8, 2016 | Police are continuing investigations into the armed robbery of a video store in Wynnum on Sunday night.
CCTV images have been released, and police are appealing for people to take particular note of the clothing.
Initial investigations suggest at around 8.40pm a man armed with a screwdriver entered the store on Tingal Road and demanded money from a staff member.
The staff member complied with the man’s demands before the man fled the scene on foot with a sum of cash.
The 30-year-old male staff member was not physically injured during the incident.
The man is described as Caucasian in appearance, approximately 180cm tall, of a slim build and was last seen wearing a grey hooded jumper with a black V-line, long black dress pants and black dress shoes.
4 July 2016 – Armed Robbery – Video Store – Wynnum
Published July 8, 2016 | Police are investigating following the armed robbery of video store in Wynnum overnight.
Initial investigations suggest at around 8:40pm a man armed with a screwdriver entered the store on Tingal Road and demanded money from a staff member.
The staff member complied with the man’s demands before the man fled the scene on foot with a sum of cash.
The 30-year-old male staff member was not physically injured during the incident.
Police conducted patrols of the area but were unable to locate the man.
The man is described as Caucasian in appearance, approximately 180cm tall, of a slim build and was last seen wearing a grey coloured hooded jumper with a black V-line, long black dress pants and black dress shoes.
Investigations are continuing.
2 January 2016 – Armed Robbery – Video Store – Browns Plains
Published January 8, 2016 | A man armed with a knife stole cash from a video store at Browns Plains last night.
The man entered the Grand Plaza Drive business around 9.45pm and threatened a 22-year-old male employee before fleeing on foot with a sum of cash.
The man is described as Caucasian, aged in his early to mid 20s, with a light brown or ginger whispy goatee and moustache. He was wearing a black hooded jumper, long grey paints and black shoes.
Extensive patrols by uniformed, plain clothes and dog squad officers failed to locate the man.
No one was physically injured during the robbery and police investigations are continuing. 
20 November 2015 – Update – Arrest – 5 Armed Robberies – 2013-2014 – Sunshine Coast
Published November 20, 2015 | Sunshine Coast Detectives have charged a 30-year-old man with five alleged armed robberies that occurred between 2013-2014 in the Sunshine Coast area.
Investigations led police to South Australia where the man was located and extradited back to Queensland to face charges.
Police will allege in all incidents the man pretended to be armed with a weapon and made demands for money.
The robberies are alleged to have taken place at a:
• convenience store on Nicklin Way, Warana January 24 2014;
• video store at Currimundi Market Place January 19 2014;
• grocery store on Beerburrum Street, Dicky Beach January 19, 2014;
• service station at Beerburrum Street Aroona on August 22 2013 and a
• fast food outlet on Bowman Road, Caloundra July 17, 2013
The man has been charged with five counts of armed robbery and is scheduled to reappear in the Maroochydore Magistrates Court on December 14.
31 October 2015 – Update – CCTV Released – Armed Robbery – Video Store – Clearview
Published November 6, 2015 | Police have released new CCTV images of a suspect involved in an aggravated robbery at Clearview last night.
At 8.30pm on Friday 30 October a man armed with a knife entered a video store on Hampstead Road and threatened staff.
The suspect fled with an amount of cash and was last seen heading north on Hampstead Road.
No one was physically injured.
The images below are of the suspect at the IGA supermarket just prior to the robbery.
The man is described as being of Asian appearance, aged in his late 20’s, slim build, 165cm tall with black hair. He was wearing a black top, black pants and carrying a black satchel across his body.
Police urge anyone who witnessed the incident or recognises the man in the images to call crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online at https://sa.crimestoppers.com.au
1 October 2015 – Armed Robbery – Video Store – Sanctuary Point
Published October 2, 2015 | A teen has been charged over an attempted armed robbery in which a video store worker was allegedly threatened with a tomahawk on the south coast.
About 8.30pm on Friday 18 September 2015, a woman was working at the store on Kerry Street, Sanctuary Point, when a male allegedly armed with a tomahawk entered the shop.
The male allegedly threatened the woman with the weapon and demanded cash.
The woman screamed and the male moved towards the front door of the store.
As the male was exiting the door, the woman came out from behind the counter and he allegedly swiped the tomahawk towards the woman, but missed her.
The male ran from the scene without any proceeds.
Detectives from Shoalhaven Local Area Command commenced inquiries into the incident.
Following investigations, about 7.40am yesterday (Wednesday 30 September 2015), investigators attended a house on Macleans Point Road at Sanctuary Point and arrested a 15-year-old teen.
He was taken to Nowra Police Station and charged with assault with intent to rob whilst armed.
The teen was refused bail to appear before a children’s court on Wednesday 30 September 2015.
19 September 2015 – Armed Robbery – Video Store – Sanctuary Point
Published September 25, 2015 | Police are investigating an attempted armed robbery during which a video store worker was threatened with a tomahawk on the south coast.
About 8.30pm yesterday (Friday 18 September 2015), a woman was working at the store on Kerry Street, Sanctuary Point, when a male offender armed with a tomahawk entered the shop.
The man threatened the woman with the weapon and demanded cash.
The woman came out from behind the counter and moved towards the front door of the store.
As the man was exiting the door he swiped the tomahawk towards the woman, but missed her. The man ran from the scene without any proceeds.
Police from Shoalhaven Local Area Command were contacted and began inquiries.
The man has been described as Caucasian appearance, 170-175cm tall, wearing black shoes, grey coloured pants, a black hooded jumper, grey t-shirt, black gloves, and he had a blue shirt wrapped around his face.
