21 January 2013 – Appeal – Armed Robberies – Service Station/KFC – Beldon
Published January 25, 2013 | 
Regional Investigations Unit detectives are seeking information regarding two armed robberies in Beldon on Friday 16 November 2012.About 9pm, a man entered the BP service station located on Eddystone Avenue and threatened a staff member with a knife, demanding cash.The staff member refused and the man left the store. A short time later, police believe the same man entered the Kentucky Fried Chicken storelocated on the corner of Ocean Reef Road and Eddystone Avenue. He threatened the staff member with a knife and after being given a sum of money, he left the store. The offender is described as being 20 to 30 years of age with a fair complexion, approximately 185cms tall with a slim/medium build,brown eyes and a thin brown moustache. He was wearing a grey hooded jumper, blue jeans, a white baseball cap and black and white Nike sneakers.
20 December 2012 – Credit Card Fraud Warning
Published December 21, 2012 | During the Christmas and summer period, the Western Australia Police would like to remind the community of the typical increase in numbers of fraud-related offences associated with stolen credit and debit cards.
Historically, the WA Police Major Fraud Squad has observed that credit/debit cards are the targets of criminals during the Christmas and New Year period with a marked increase in cards reported stolen from homes, vehicles and letter boxes. The stolen cards are then used to draw down funds or for online/telephone purchases.To avoid losing credit or debit cards and being a subsequent victim of fraud, police would like to encourage people to follow these simple tips:
Don’t leave your wallet/purse inside your vehicle or shopping trolley.
Ensure that your letterbox is secure. If you are going away, have someone collect your mail or have it redirected.
Check expiry dates on your cards. If your card is due for replacement, arrange for its collection from the financial branch.
Be vigilant when using cards at an ATM or EFTPOS machine.
Protect your identity at all times. Cover the keypad when entering your PIN and keep it secure, for example not inside a wallet/purse for others to gain access.
If you have your credit/debit cards stolen, immediately contact your financial institution and have a stop placed on the card.
10 December 2012 – State Results from Operation Unite
Published December 14, 2012 | Below are the state wide results of Operation Unite from 6.00pm Friday 7 December until
6.00am Sunday 9 December, 2012:
·Total of 472 people charged with 546 offences.
·13 x Assault charges
·5 x Assault a Public Officer
·121 x Disorderly Behaviour
·17 x Possess Prohibited Drug
·10 x DUI
·36 x Excess 0.05%
·78 x Excess 0.08%
·32 x Other traffic offences
·175 x Liquor Infringements issued
·351 x Traffic Infringements issued
·12150 Roadside Breath Tests conducted
·449 x Move On Notices issued
6 December 2012 – Armed Robberies – Newsagency/Mini Mart – Beaconsfield/White Gum Valley
Published December 7, 2012 | Officers from the Regional Investigation Unit are calling for public assistance in their investigation into two robberies. At 9.30pm on Tuesday 4 December 2012 a male person entered the Beaconsfield Newsagency and Mini Mart in South Street, White Gum Valley. He brandished a knife and demanded the female attendant open the till. Once the till was opened he removed a quantity of cash and ran from the store. In the second instance, it is believed that he entered the newsagency in the Hilton Plaza Shopping Centre at 9.00 am on Wednesday 5 December 2012. He approached the male staff member whilst brandishing a knife and demanded he open the till. The victim armed himself with an iron bar from behind the counter and the offender ran off. The man is described as being in his 40s, tanned complexion, slim build, 162 to 172 cm tall, brown hair, with a beard. In the first instance he was wearing blue jeans and a green and white checked shirt. On that occasion he was in company with a woman. Both can be seen in the attached photos. On the second occasion he was wearing a dark hooded jumper and dark shorts.
6 November 2012 – ATM Skimmer Device Found – ATM – Perth CBD
Published December 7, 2012 | Technology Crime Investigators are currently investigating two incidents of bank card skimming devices that were placed on Automatic Teller Machines (ATM) in the City of Perth and Joondalup areas within the last week. These devices are designed to capture a customer’s bank card data and Personal Identification Number (PIN). Investigators have seized these devices and they are being examined for any forensics or stored data.
These bankcard skimming devices can be quickly installed over the top of ATM card slots and have the potential to compromise thousands of customer’s bank card data and PIN information. Despite the sophistication of their design these devices can be readily identified:
They rely on double-sided adhesive for attachment and can come loose. Check the card entry point to ensure it is firmly and completely attached, and while the device appears flush they have a seam line, at the point of contact with the ATM, which should not normally be there. WA Police recommends that members of the public remain vigilant, especially over the Christmas period, when using ATMS to conduct their banking. Remember to: check the card entry slot to ensure it is firmly attached, and cover your hand when entering your PIN.
3 December 2012 – Armed Robbery – Fast Food Restaurant – Midland
Published December 7, 2012 | East Metropolitan District Crime Team officers have charged a woman in relation to two incidents involving people being threatened with a syringe, the last being on Saturday 1 December 2012. About 6:30am on Saturday a woman entered a fast food restaurant on Great Eastern Highway, Midland and approached the counter, demanding cash. After not being given anything the woman produced a syringe and again demanded cash. Shortly after, another staff member approached the woman and asked her to leave, and it will be alleged the woman again produced the syringe and demanded cash. Police had been made aware of the incident and attended the location, locating the alleged offender still present and took her into custody. During the course of the subsequent investigation officers identified a separate incident on Saturday 23 June 2012. About 3:00pm a woman who was in company with two other women approached another woman who was sitting on a bench at a shopping centre on Albany Highway, Cannington. It will be alleged the offender produced a syringe and demanded the victim hand over personal property. The victim, fearing for her safety, complied with the demands and handed over her phone. A 23 year old woman from York has been charged with Aggravated Armed Robbery and two counts of Attempted Armed Robbery, and she will appear in the Midland Magistrates Court today, Monday 3 December 2012.
29 November 2012 – Robbery – Pharmacy – North Fremantle
Published November 30, 2012 | Regional Investigations Unit detectives are seeking information regarding a robbery at a pharmacy in North Fremantle on Sunday 25 November 2012. At around 6pm a man entered the Leighton Beach Drive in Pharmacy on Stirling Highway and approached a female staff member. He demanded she open the safe and he stole numerous boxes of prescription drugs. The man then demanded the staff member open the cash register. He grabbed a quantity of cash from the register before rushing out of the pharmacy. The offender is described as being in his mid 20’s, fair skinned, about 185 to 190cm tall and of slim build. He was wearing a dark hooded jumper, dark pants and dark sunglasses. Police would also like to speak to a member of the public who was walking along Stirling Highway towards the Pharmacy when the offender left the store. Detectives are investigating if this robbery is linked to another robbery at a Pharmacy in Wembley on 4 November 2012.
26 November 2012 – Update – Charges Laid – Taxi Driver Assault – Kalgoorlie
Published November 29, 2012 | Kalgoorlie Detectives have charged two men in relation to an incident in Kalgoorlie on Thursday 15 November 2012, in which a taxi driver was assaulted.
The taxi was parked at a taxi rank at the upper end of Hannan Street some time before 2:00am when it will be alleged the 29 year old male driver was assaulted with a glass bottle,and the taxi he was driving was stolen. The taxi was later located abandoned and burnt out in Collins Street, Piccadilly.
Detectives arrested the two men on Friday night and they were subsequently charged on Saturday morning. An 18 year old man from Kalgoorlie has been charged with Aggravated Robbery and will
appear in the Kalgoorlie Magistrates Court today, Monday 26 November 2012. A 22 year old man from Kalgoorlie has been charged with Aggravated Robbery and Criminal Damage by Fire, and will appear in the Kalgoorlie Magistrates Court today, Monday 26 November 2012.
23 November 2012 – Armed Robbery – Taxi Driver – Kalgoorlie
Published November 29, 2012 | Kalgoorlie Detectives are calling for the public’s assistance in their investigation into a robbery on a 35 year old taxi driver last week.
About 1.20am on Thursday 15 November, the victim was waiting in his taxi at the Central Taxi rank on Hannans Street when he was approached by two men.
The offenders stood on either side of the taxi, punching and kicking the vehicle.
One of the men then struck the victim to the back of the head with a glass bottle before the other punched and kicked him a number of times.
The men then stole the victim’s taxi which was later found burnt out in Wallace Park. The vehicle contained the victim’s mobile phone and a quantity of cash.
It is believed that shortly before the incident, the same men were involved in a stealing and assault incident at the Palace Hotel Gold Bar where a 22 year old man received minor injuries.
Investigators would like to speak with the men pictured below who they believe can assist with their inquiries.
23 November 2012 – Armed Robbery – Bendigo Bank – Bayswater
Published November 29, 2012 | Regional Investigations Unit detectives are seeking information regarding an attempted armed robbery in Bayswater on Thursday 15 November 2012.
About 2pm, a man entered the Bendigo Bank located on King William Street Bayswater and waited to be served by the teller.
When he was served, he handed the teller a note demanding money and stating he was armed.
The teller was able to activate an alarm and the offender ran from the bank and was last seen heading south west on Murray Street.
The offender is described as being between 25 and 35 years of age, fair skinned with freckles, of slim build with short sandy blonde hair. He has an Australian accent.
He was wearing a white t-shirt, dark pants and a brown baseball cap with a circular red and white motif on the front. He was carrying a dark backpack at the time of the incident.
