Four men have been arrested as part of investigations into a series of alleged armed robberies of cash-in-transit guards across Sydney in recent months, NSW Police say.
Detectives from the State Crime Command's Robbery and Serious Crime Squad established Strike Force Dashy to investigate a number of cash-in-transit robberies using stolen vehicles earlier this year.
In the first incident, three men – two armed with a pistol and revolver – approached cash-in-transit security guards at a shopping centre at Marrickville about 2.20pm on Friday 5 May 2017.
The men threatened the guards and stole cash before fleeing in a stolen Audi S3, which was driven by a fourth man. The Audi was later recovered by police.
About 1.10pm on Friday 21 July 2017, three men armed with long objects approached cash-in-transit security guards at Double Bay.
The men drove from the location empty handed in a Renault Megane, which had been stolen from Sydney Airport earlier that morning.
In the third incident, three men armed with crow bars approached a cash-in-transit van at Alexandria just before 2pm on Friday 28 July 2017, threatening the security guards.
The men stole cash and drove from the location in the stolen Renault.
Following extensive investigations, Strike Force Dashy detectives and officers from the Tactical Operations Unit intercepted a stolen Audi RS3 on Cabramatta Road, Cremorne, about 12.15 pm today, and arrested two men.
Another two men attempted to run from the scene, but were arrested a short distance away. One man was in possession of a loaded revolver.
The four men have been taken to North Sydney Police Station, where they are assisting with inquiries.
Investigations are continuing.
Police are urging anyone with information that may assist Strike Force Dashy investigators to call Crime Stoppers.
