Police have arrested a man this morning following an investigation into a number of recent robberies at Newton and Firle.
About 12.15pm on Monday 1 September, a man armed with a knife entered a liquor store on Gorge Road and threatened staff. He stole cash and ran off in the direction of Thorndon Park reserve.
The same business was targeted again about 12.40pm on Monday 8 September. A man allegedly armed with a knife entered the store and threatened staff, before stealing cash and fleeing the scene on foot.
About 12.45pm on Wednesday 3 September, a man approached the counter of a liquor store on Glynburn Road armed with a box cutter and demanded cash. The staff member refused and he left empty handed.
Thankfully no one was physically injured during the incidents.
Eastern District police arrested a 54-year-old man of no fixed address at Glynde early this morning. He has been charged with three counts of aggravated robbery and refused police bail. He will appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court today.
