13 July 2015 – Update – Charges Laid – Armed Robbery – Video Store – Bundaberg
Published July 17, 2015 | 
A man has been charged after a video store was robbed in Bundaberg last night.
A man entered the business around 6.45pm and police will allege he produced a knife and made demands before fleeing the scene with a sum of cash.
A 42-year-old Bundaberg man has been charged with one count of armed robbery and is due to appear in the Bundaberg Magistrates Court tomorrow.
12 July 2015 – Armed Robbery – Video Store – Bundaberg
Published July 17, 2015 | Police are investigating following the armed robbery of a video store in Bundaberg tonight.
Around 6.45pm a man armed with a knife entered the Maryborough Street store and threatened the male shop assistance before making demands for cash.
The store attendant complied and the man left the store with a sum of cash.
The shop assistant was not injured during the incident.
Investigations are continuing.
12 June 2015 – Armed Robbery – Video Store – Pialba
Published June 12, 2015 | Police are investigating following the armed robbery of a video store in Pialba last night.
Around 8.20pm a man armed with a knife entered the Main Street store and threatened the male shop assistance before making demands for cash.
The store attendant complied and the man left the store with a sum of cash.
The shop assistant was not injured during the incident.
Investigations are continuing.
7 May 2015 – Update – Charges Laid – Armed Robberies – Convenience Store/Beauty Salon/Video Store – Wollongong
Published May 8, 2015 | A man will face court today following investigations into three armed robberies near Wollongong earlier this year, and a fire in Raymond Terrace last year.
About 12.30am (Thursday 30 October 2014), emergency services were called to a dry dock compound on Hunter Street, Raymond Terrace, following reports of a fire.
The fire was extinguished and a crime scene was established. Investigations into the incident commenced.
Shortly before 11am (Sunday 8 February 2015), a man entered a convenience store on George Street, Warilla, allegedly armed with a knife, before threatening staff and fleeing with an amount of cash.
About 3.50pm (Tuesday 10 February 2015), a man entered a beauty salon on Beverley Avenue, Warilla, allegedly armed with a knife, before threatening staff and fleeing with an amount of cash.
Shortly after 6.30pm (Wednesday 11 March 2015), a man entered a video store on King Street, Warrawong, allegedly armed with a stun gun, before threatening staff and fleeing with an amount of cash.
Crimes scenes were established at each of the armed robberies and examined by specialist forensic officers. No one was injured during any of the incidents.
About 4.30pm yesterday (Wednesday 6 May 2015), following investigations, police from Mudgee Local Area Command attended a home on Liverpool Street, Baradine near Coonabarabran, where they arrested a 24-year-old man.
During a search of the man, police allegedly found and seized an amount of drugs, believed to be methylamphetamine (‘Ice’) on him.
The man was taken to Coonabarabran Police Station where he was charged with, armed robbery (x3), destroy property by fire, and possess prohibited drug.
He was refused bail, and is due to appear at Dubbo Local Court today (Thursday 7 May 2015).
11 March 2015 – Armed Robbery – Video Store – Warrawong
Published March 12, 2015 | Police are appealing for information after an armed robbery in the Lake Illawarra area.
Shortly after 4.30pm today (Wednesday 11 March 2015), a man entered a video-rental business on King Street, Warrawong.
The man approached the front counter and demanded the female shop attendant open the cash register.
The attendant told police the man produced an object she believed to be a weapon. She described it as having a handle and two protruding metal prongs.
The woman complied with the intruder’s request; he then fled the premises with an amount of cash.
He was last seen running north past a service station on King Street.
No-one was injured during the incident.
Police from Lake Illawarra Local Area Command are investigating the incident, and would like to speak with a man who may be able to assist with their inquiries.
The man is described as having a thin build, aged in his early to mid 20s, with straggly brown hair and acne marks.
At the time of the incident, the man was reported to be wearing a black, long-sleeved hooded jumper, black shorts and white shoes.
29 December 2014 – Armed Robbery – Video Store – Shellharbour
Published January 7, 2015 | Police are appealing for information following an armed robbery of a video store in Shellharbour last night.
About 9.15pm (Sunday 28 December 2014), a 55-year-old woman working in a video store on College Avenue went into an office at the back of the store.
When the woman went to return to the shop front, she was confronted by a man armed with a knife, who demanded money. The man left the store a short time later, taking cash.
He was seen to get into the passenger seat of a small red hatchback – similar to a Kia hatchback model – which was last seen travelling north along College Avenue, driven by another man.
Officers attached to Lake Illawarra Local Area Command were called and commenced investigations.
The woman was uninjured during the incident
As police continue to investigate the incident, they would like to speak to a man who may be able to assist with their inquiries.
He is described as being of medium build, about 183cm tall, and was seen wearing a grey jumper and denim jeans.
18 November 2014 – Armed Robbery – Video Store – Craigmore
Published November 21, 2014 | Just before 9pm on Tuesday 30 September the man pictured entered the Blockbuster store on Yorketown Road and demanded money from staff, stating that he had a weapon.
He fled with an amount of cash, and no one was injured.
The suspect is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 170cm tall, stocky build, aged in his 30s with brown hair, full beard, wearing a black hat, black Holden shirt, black tracksuit pants and black shoes. He also had a tattoo on his upper right arm.
Anyone who recognises the man pictured, or has information that can assist police is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
30 September 2014 – Robbery – Video Store – Craigmore
Published October 3, 2014 | Elizabeth Police are investigating an aggravated robbery last night where a man robbed a Craigmore video store.
Just after 8.30pm, a man entered Blockbuster Video on Yorktown Road and threatened staff.
No weapon was sighted and the suspect fled with an amount of cash.
He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 180cm tall, 20-30 years, chubby build with a full brown beard.
He was wearing a black hat with an orange or yellow brim, black track pants with white stripes down the side, a black Holden t-shirt with red trim and black sneakers.
No one was physically injured.
12 August 2014 – Arrest – 5 Armed Robberies – Video Outlets, Beauty Salon, Liquor Shop, Service Station – Para Hills
Published August 15, 2014 | A man has been arrested for five counts of aggravated robbery following a crimes series last week.
On Wednesday evening 6 August, the man allegedly robbed two video outlets at Para Vista and Fairview Park, a beauty salon at Ridgehaven and a liquor shop at Parafield Gardens.
The man has also been arrested over an aggravated robbery on a Para Hills service station on Tuesday 5 August.
The 34-year-old man from Elizabeth was arrested this afternoon by Detectives from Holden Hill and Elizabeth CIB who formed Operation Mitre investigating the series of robberies.
The man is being charged with five counts of aggravated robbery and will be remanded in custody to appear in the Elizabeth Magistrates Court tomorrow.
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7 August 2014 – 4 Armed Robberies – Beauty Salon/Video Stores/Liquor Store – Ridgehaven/Fairview Park/Para Vista/Parafield Gardens
Published August 8, 2014 | Holden Hill and Elizabeth Police are investigating a series of four armed robberies on business premises at Ridgehaven, Fairview Park, Para Vista and Parafield Gardens last night.
At 6.20pm, a man allegedly armed with a firearm attempted to rob a Beauty Salon at Ridgehaven.
A short time later the same man then committed three others robberies.
At 6.30pm a Video store on Hancock Road at Fairview Park was robbed with cash stolen. At 6.40pm another Video shop on Nelson Road Para Vista was robbed of cash.
And lastly at about 8.30pm a Liquor shop on Salisbury Highway at Parafield Gardens was robbed by the same man who demanded money.
CCTV from the robberies indicates the same man was involved in four incidents.
The suspect (pictured) is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 185 to 188cm tall, with a solid build.
He was wearing a black hooded top, dark jeans, khaki shoes and was also wearing orange high visibility vest over his hooded top.
There were no injuries in any of the robberies.
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