Violent robbery

• Trenton man shot in the arm during robbery, police say A 22-year-old city man was shot in the arm during a robbery in the Chambersburg section early today, police said. The man was near the corner of Elmer Street and Chestnut Avenue when he was approached by two men wearing masks. The victim later told police that one of the men had a handgun and the… more
• Hamilton Hill bottle shop attendant stabbed during robbery A BOTTLE shop attendant was stabbed during an armed hold-up last night. A 30-year-old Hamilton Hill woman will appear in Fremantle Magistrates Court this morning after she allegedly held up the Palmyra liquor store armed with a knife. Police will allege the woman went into the Carrington Street… more
• Hostages rescued in store robbery Police say some of the 14 workers held hostage overnight during a robbery at a Los Angeles department store were assaulted, and one was stabbed. Police Lt. Andy Neiman says the stabbed worker was treated for a non-life threatening wound. He says another worker was sexually assaulted and others… more
• Police seek man over violent robbery in Toowong A MAN is being sought by police in relation to a violent robbery last month. Police have released an image of a man who they believe can help them with their investigations into two incidents in Toowong on December 13. The first incident occurred between 12.30am and 1.30am on that night when a… more
• Cab driver shot during robbery in Tampa, police say TAMPA - A taxi driver was shot in the chest early this morning during a robbery attempt in the Old West Tampa neighborhood, police said. The driver, who was not identified, was dropping off a passenger in the 1100 block of West Chestnut Street at 2:51 a.m. when a man approached the cab with a… more
• Dangerous armed robber on the run Members of the public have been warned not to approach a dangerous armed robber who has fled from strict supervision while on parole in Newcastle, NSW. Police fear Jason Robert Herbert, 40, is on his way to Western Australia seeking two officers to avenge the death of his brother. Herbert… more
• Pair arrested over security guard's shooting Two men have been arrested over the shooting of a security guard in Sydney's west. The 63-year-old man was shot several times outside the Berala Hotel after picking up its takings earlier this month. Two men escaped with the cash, leaving him fighting for his life. Detective Superintendent… more
• Eight armed robberies on squad hit list POLICE have unveiled a hit list of the Gold Coast's most violent armed robberies to be targeted by the region's special new taskforce. Eight brazen robberies on the Coast have been identified as top priority for Taskforce Resolve, which was formed in the wake of the shooting death of Detective… more
• NA woman reports armed robbery A North Augusta woman notified authorities after an armed robber threatened to shoot her dog and forced her to remove her clothes Thursday morning. According to an incident report, the 27-year-old victim stepped out the door onto the porch of her home on the 1100 block of Weston Street shortly… more
• Return of terror Lagosians for some time now have some respite in the hands of criminals. But such good fortune is over as terror has once again gripped the people while at home, on the road and at work. It is once again the days of rage in the mega city of mega crimes. Robbery of shades – at home in broad… more
• Violent armed robberies may be linked Police believe three violent armed robberies in Perth's northern suburbs may be linked. The first offence occurred when a man used a gun to hold up a Bakers Delight store in Merriwa on 22 February. Three days later police believe the same man approached three teenagers who were walking along… more
• Violent armed robbery sends worker to hospital "Where is the money? Where is the money?" demanded armed robbers who allegedly duct taped and beat a store worker in Cleveland. According to Sgt. Sammy Morris with the Cleveland Division of Police, the victim said three men entered Glenville Market on E. 105th Street around 3:10 p.m… more
• Teenage gang using stun guns in violent armed robberies Police are investigating a series of violent robberies by a gang of teenage thugs armed with a stun gun. The gang of youths electrocuted people during six robberies in Stevenage, Herts,. leaving one victim needing hospital treatment. They carried out the attacks on Friday evening and used a… more
• Man stabbed in Sunderland robbery ROBBERS stabbed a man before making off with his bag in a vicious attack. Police are today hunting the thugs who left their victim in hospital after the confrontation in a back lane. The 32-year-old man had been walking along the lane behind Guildford Street, in Hendon, when he was jumped on… more