About 9.15pm, Wednesday 21 June 2000, two male suspects attended the carpark of a Chicken Treat on Abernethy Road in a white Holden Gemini sedan.
The two suspects entered the Chicken Treat store through the rear door threatening staff. Both suspects were armed with large knives and demanded a male staff member lay on the floor.
One of the suspects approached a female staff member with the knife pointed towards her in a threatening manner and demanded to know the location of the safe. The staff member complied with the demands by leading the suspect to the safe and opening it.
The suspect stole a quantity of cash from inside the safe.
His accomplice remained standing near the kitchen area, still armed with a knife. The first suspect demanded the female staff member lay on the ground and she complied, fearing for her safety.
Both suspects fled through the back door and were seen entering the white Holden Gemini (pictured). Nearby bystanders approached, causing the suspects to flee from the vehicle on foot.
Detectives from Cold Case Investigations have identified several similar incidents which formed part of an armed robberies series, likely committed by the same suspects between March and July of 2000.
All incidents occurred in the Perth Metropolitan area and targeted Chicken Treat stores around closing time, using threats directed towards staff members whilst armed with knives.
The first male suspect is described as being approximately 180cm tall, of slim build. He was wearing a black balaclava, red tracksuit pants and a green woollen jumper at the time.
The second male suspect is described as being approximately 170cm tall, of slim build. He was wearing a black balaclava, black tracksuit pants and a black jumper at the time.
Quotes attributable to Detective First Class Constable Kate Boulden, Cold Case Investigations;
"No matter how much time passes, investigators are determined to solve this serious crime.
"Everyone deserves to feel safe at work; the long term impacts these incidents have had on the lives of the employees, simply doing their job, cannot be underestimated.
"The people who inflicted this serious harm, all those years ago, deserve to be held responsible and that is why we implore you to come forward if you know anything - no matter how big or small the information is."
As the investigation into this incident remains ongoing, detectives are seeking anyone with any information, to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online via www.crimestopperswa.com.au
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