Regional Investigations Unit detectives are seeking information regarding several incidents last night in Ellenbrook, including two armed robberies and the burning of a stolen vehicle.

At around 10.45pm a man approached several houses in Fewson Turn in Ellenbrook, banging on doors and demanding keys to cars. At one house he produced a rifle – with the occupant of the house

throwing the keys to their car out a window to the man. The offender then stole the victim’s Hyundai i30 vehicle. Just after 11pm, the stolen Hyundai was found burnt out on Charlotte’s Vista and Westbrook Parade in Ellenbrook.

Despite a search for the man by police, he was unable to be located. Police are also inquiring into whether the same man was involved in an armed robbery at the Woolworths service station at Main Street and The Promenade in Ellenbrook at around 10.55pm, where the offender, pictured below, threatened the attendant with a firearm.

Regional Investigations Unit detectives have charged a 22 year old man in relation to an armed robbery at a jewellery store in Spearwood on Wednesday 18 July 2012.

At about 12:15pm a man entered the store located at the Phoenix Shopping Centre with a gun and tyre lever. It will be alleged he threatened staff as he pointed the gun in their

direction, smashed a glass display with the tyre lever and stole a quantity of jewellery. As the man fled from the store it will be further alleged he brandished the gun at passers-by.

Detectives arrested the 22 year old Brentwood man yesterday at his home address and he has since been charged with Armed Robbery and Being Armed In a Way That May Cause

Fear. The accused has been held in police custody to appear in the Fremantle Magistrates Court today, Wednesday 25 July 2012.

Regional Investigations Unit detectives are seeking public assistance following a robbery at the MacBeth Deli in Spearwood last night (4 July 2012).

At about 7:40pm four men and a woman pulled up outside the deli located on Carvie Street Spearwood in a purple Hyundai Excel sedan.

A short time later, (about 7:45pm) three men exited the car, covered their faces and entered the store. One man picked up the cash register and the three men ran from the store back to their car.

The male driver and a female passenger waited in the car for the men. The car was last seen heading south on Rockingham Road.

The first man is described as 18 to 28 years of age, fair skinned with a slim build. He was wearing a dark coloured jumper and pants and had a brown shirt over his face. The second man is described as 18 to 28 years, fair skinned with a medium build. He was wearing a dark jacket the fluoro green trim on the collar and cuffs, black tracksuit pants with double white stripes down the leg and a hoodie pulled over his face.

The third man is described as fair skinned with a medium to solid build. He was wearing a fluoro bomber jacket, beige pants and a red beanie covered by a black beanie.

The woman is described as 18 to 25 years of age, fair skinned, slim build with long straight brown hair.

The driver is described as a fair skinned man wearing a white jumper with lettering on the front.

Mirrabooka Detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in their investigation into an armed robbery outside the Wingsoon Chinese Restaurant in Lincoln Road, Morley last month.

About 9.15pm on Thursday 21 June, the 52 year old victim and his wife had closed their restaurant business for the evening and were inside their parked Mercedes sedan when they

were approached by two men.

The men, one armed with a screwdriver and the other a knife, demanded cash and the victims’ mobile phones.

The victims got out of the vehicle and handed a quantity of cash to the offenders who then drove off in the Mercedes.

About 11.00pm, the stolen vehicle was located burnt out on Woollcott Avenue near Partridge Street, Ellenbrook.

The first offender is described as fair skinned, between 20 and 25 years of age, approximately 180cm tall and slim build. He was clean shaven with hazel eyes and light

brown hair. He was wearing black pants and a black hooded jumper.

The second offender is described as fair skinned, approximately 175cm tall and slim build.

He was clean shaven and has light coloured hair. He was wearing black pants and a black hooded jumper.

Regional Investigations Unit detectives have charged a man after an extensive investigation into a number of armed robberies and attempted armed robberies over the last two week

period in the southern metropolitan area. The following incidents were being investigated as possibly linked:

– 31 May 2012 – A man entered a supermarket in Hamilton Hill armed with what was believed to be a blood filled syringe and demanded money. When the staff member

refused to comply she was assaulted and the man ran from the store empty handed.

– 2 June 2012 – A man entered an adult store in Hamilton Hill armed with what was believed to be a blood filled syringe and demanded money. The staff member

complied and the man left with an amount of cash.

– 3 June 2012 – A man entered a pharmacy in Coolbellup armed with what was believed to be a blood filled syringe and demanded money. The staff member

complied and the man left with an amount of cash.

– 8 June 2012 – A man entered a newsagency in Hamilton Hill armed with a tyre lever. He threatened a staff member before running from the store with a drink he had taken.

– 8 June 2012 – A man entered a fast food outlet in Spearwood armed with a tyre lever and threatened a staff member. He left with an amount of cash.

– 9 June 2012 – A man entered a pharmacy in Applecross armed with what was believed to be a blood filled syringe demanding money and drugs. The staff member

gave the man an amount of cash and he left the store.

– 10 June 2012 – A man entered a fast food outlet in South Lake armed with a tyre lever and threatened a staff member. The man was given an amount of cash and he left the

store.

– 14 June 2012 – About 10:30am a man entered a bank in the Cockburn Gate Shopping Centre armed with a tyre lever. He demanded money but left the bank empty handed.

– 14 June 2012 – About 1:20pm a man entered a post office in Bibra Lake armed with a tyre lever and demanded money from a staff member. He left the store empty handed.

About 2:45pm yesterday afternoon officers from the Regional Investigations Unit, Fremantle Detectives and Dog Squad, along with support from the Police Air Wing, executed a search warrant on a residence on McCombe Avenue in Samson. A man was taken into custody, and a number of items of interest were seized.

A 36 year old man of no fixed address has been charged with six counts of Armed Robbery and three counts of Attempted Armed Robbery. He will appear in the Fremantle Magistrates Court today, Friday 15 June 2012.

Regional Investigations Unit detectives have charged a man after an extensive investigation into a number of armed robberies and attempted armed robberies over the last two week period in the southern metropolitan area. The following incidents were being investigated as possibly linked:

– 31 May 2012 – A man entered a supermarket in Hamilton Hill armed with what was believed to be a blood filled syringe and demanded money. When the staff member refused to comply she was assaulted and the man ran from the store empty handed.

– 2 June 2012 – A man entered an adult store in Hamilton Hill armed with what was believed to be a blood filled syringe and demanded money. The staff member complied and the man left with an amount of cash.

– 3 June 2012 – A man entered a pharmacy in Coolbellup armed with what was believed to be a blood filled syringe and demanded money. The staff member complied and the man left with an amount of cash.

– 8 June 2012 – A man entered a newsagency in Hamilton Hill armed with a tyre lever. He threatened a staff member before running from the store with a drink he had taken.

– 8 June 2012 – A man entered a fast food outlet in Spearwood armed with a tyre lever and threatened a staff member. He left with an amount of cash.

– 9 June 2012 – A man entered a pharmacy in Applecross armed with what was believed to be a blood filled syringe demanding money and drugs. The staff member gave the man an amount of cash and he left the store.

– 10 June 2012 – A man entered a fast food outlet in South Lake armed with a tyre lever and threatened a staff member. The man was given an amount of cash and he left the store.

– 14 June 2012 – About 10:30am a man entered a bank in the Cockburn Gate Shopping Centre armed with a tyre lever. He demanded money but left the bank empty handed.

– 14 June 2012 – About 1:20pm a man entered a post office in Bibra Lake armed with a tyre lever and demanded money from a staff member. He left the store empty handed.

About 2:45pm yesterday afternoon officers from the Regional Investigations Unit, Fremantle Detectives and Dog Squad, along with support from the Police Air Wing, executed a search warrant on a residence on McCombe Avenue in Samson. A man was taken into custody, and a number of items of interest were seized.

A 36 year old man of no fixed address has been charged with six counts of Armed Robbery and three counts of Attempted Armed Robbery. He will appear in the Fremantle Magistrates Court today, Friday 15 June 2012.

Mirrabooka Detectives are calling for the public’s assistance in their investigation into an armed robbery on a 42 year old taxi driver on Thursday 10 May 2012. About 3.55pm, the victim picked up a man from an address in Kardinya who requested to be driven to the Balga skate Park near Princess Road and Camberwell Crescent. When they arrived, the man got out of the vehicle stating his friend would pay the fare. Shortly after, another man walked up to the driver’s side brandishing a blood-filled syringe and demanding the victim’s wallet and mobile phone. The offenders stole the victim’s phone and a quantity of cash before ordering him to drive away. The first man (pictured) is described as approximately 20 years of age, between 170 and 175cm tall, slim build, short black hair and a thin goatee style beard/moustache. He was wearing a grey jumper, cargo shorts and thongs. The second man is described as approximately 18 to 20 years of age, 170cm tall, slim build, olive skinned and unshaven. He was wearing a brown baseball cap, a yellow t-shirt and dark jeans/pants.

Regional Investigation Unit detectives are seeking public assistance following four armed incidents in the western suburbs during April, May and June which are believed to have been committed by the same man.

On Monday 9 April 2012 a man wearing a motorcycle helmet entered the Captain Stirling Pharmacy on Stirling Highway Nedlands at about 7:20pm. The man armed with a knife threatened staff, demanding prescription medication. He was given a small amount of medication before he fled the area on a motorcycle.

The second incident took place at about 8pm on Saturday 26 May 2012 when a man armed with a knife and wearing a motorcycle helmet entered Pharmacy 777 located on Eric Street Cottesloe. He threatened staff and was given a small amount of medication before fleeing on a motorcycle.

The third incident occurred at about 5:05pm on Monday 28 May 2012 when a man armed with a knife and wearing a motorcycle helmet entered the Dalkeith Pharmacy located at Waratah Avenue Dalkeith. He threatened staff and was given a small amount of medication before fleeing on a motorcycle.

The fourth incident took place at about 3:05pm on Friday 8 June 2012 when a man armed with a knife and wearing a motorcycle helmet entered the Hollywood Pharmacy located at Hampden Rd Nedlands. He threatened staff and was given a small amount of medication before fleeing on a motorcycle.

The offender is described as having light skin, approximately 190cms tall, an athletic build and collar length dark hair. He was wearing a full face black helmet, a black jumper, blue jeans and dark coloured shoes. He spoke with an Australian accent.

Margaret River Detectives are calling for the public’s assistance in their investigation into an attempted armed robbery at the Wallcliffe House Bottle Shop last night, Wednesday 6 June, 2012.

About 8.53pm, a man entered the store (also known as the Knights Inn), located on Wallcliffe Road brandishing a knife, The man threatened staff members with the weapon before they managed to lock themselves in a rear storeroom.

The offender stole bottles of liquor (as pictured) before leaving the store.

The man is described as mid to late twenties, slim build, approximately 180cm tall and had light coloured eyes. He was wearing a black hooded-jumper, dark coloured jeans and a black balaclava.

Anyone who can identify the man or can provide further information is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Regional Investigations Unit detectives have charged a man in relation to an armed robbery on a supermarket in Cannington on Sunday 4 March 2012.

About 8:00pm on the Sunday a man entered the store on Cecil Avenue armed with a handgun and demanded money from a staff member. The staff member complied and the man left with an amount of money.

Yesterday detectives executed a search warrant on a residence in Hawkstone Street, Cottesloe and arrested a man in relation to the incident. A number of items of interest were seized at the residence, including a replica firearm.

A 34 year old man from Cottesloe has been charged with Armed Robbery and will appear in the Perth Magistrates Court today, Thursday 7 June 2012.