Brimbank Embona Taskforce detectives have released a facial composite image as part of their ongoing investigation into a series of armed robberies in Deer Park and St Albans, Victoria Police say.
Investigators believe the incidents, which have taken place in the past five weeks at a service station, two pharmacies and a milk bar, may be linked to the same offender.
The first incident at a chemist on Station Road, Deer Park involved a man who threatened two people with a firearm about 7pm on 21 May.
On 18 June about 6pm a female attendant at a service station ion Neale Road Deer Park was also threatened with a firearm by a man who demanded cash.
A third incident occurred on 19 June about 4.30pm, when a man with a firearm threatened an employee at a chemist on Main Road West, St Albans.
The fourth incident took place at milk bar on Porter Court, Deer Park where an employee was threatened with a firearm 12.30pm on 10 July.
Investigators have released CCTV vision, as well as a facial composite image, of a man that may be able to assist with their enquiries.
He is perceived to be Caucasian in appearance, aged in his early to mid-30s, about 183cm tall, with olive skin, brown eyes, a medium build and a short beard.
They also believe the offender is likely to be local to the Brimbank area.
Anyone with any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
