Armed Crime Squad detectives have charged a 42-year-old man after two licensed venues were allegedly robbed at gunpoint this month.
It’s alleged the man threatened a female staff member with a firearm at a Hicks Street licensed venue in Lara about 5.40pm on 15 August.
During the second incident it’s alleged the man threatened a female staff member with a firearm at a Mollison Street licensed venue in Kyneton about 9.20am yesterday.
The man escaped with cash during both incidents.
Neither staff member was physically injured.
Detectives arrested the Woori Yallock man at a Clarendon Street hotel this morning.
He was charged with two counts of armed robbery, three counts of possess/carry/use handgun, possess testosterone and possess cocaine.
He will front Melbourne Magistrates’ Court this afternoon.
