Police arrest man over Ormond jewellery store heist
DETECTIVES have swooped to arrest a man over an alleged robbery at an Ormond jewellery store last month.
DETECTIVES have swooped to arrest a man in relation to an alleged robbery at an Ormond jewellery store last month.
The alleged robbery took place on Katandra Rd on November 24 about 1.40pm.
A man armed with a firearm demanded a staff member open a safe.
The staff member refused and a fight took place which resulted in the victim being hit on the head with the firearm.
Detectives from Bayside Crime Investigation Unit executed a search warrant this morning at a residential address in Stephanie Court, Carrum Downs, before arresting the 59-year-old.
“He is currently assisting police with their inquiries,” police spokesman Senior Constable Alistair Parsons said.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or with any information should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report to crimestoppersvic.com.au.
Originally published as Police arrest man over Ormond jewellery store heist
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