Michelle Ainsworth
Herald Sun
July 06, 2012
POLICE are hunting for a man believed responsible for a spate of robberies in the eastern suburbs overnight.
A man used a screwdriver to threaten staff at a Mount Waverley convenience store about 5.30pm yesterday.
He stole cash from the store at the corner of Waverley and Huntingdale Rds before fleeing.
Police believe the same man then robbed a convenience store at the corner of Waverley and Batesford Rds in Malvern East about 1am.
Just 15 minutes later he returned to the first store in Mt Waverley and again robbed it.
It’s believed the man then headed to Glen Waverley where he held up a convenience store on Blackburn Rd, near Meadow Cres, about 2.30am.
In all four robberies the man threatened staff with a screwdriver and stole cash before fleeing.
The man is described as aged in his 30s, Caucasian, 175-180cm tall, slim build and bald.
He was wearing a black top and dark pants in each incident.
Police urged anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or go to www.crimestoppers.com.au.
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