Wellington and East Gippsland Crime Investigation Unit detectives have arrested a man and a woman following alleged armed robberies in Yarram and Eastwood earlier this month.
A man and woman entered a shopping complex on James Street, Yarram between 3.50am and 4.15am on Friday 12 July.
Police will allege three staff members were physically restrained by the offenders, who then attempted to force entry into an ATM.
They were unsuccessful and then allegedly forced open a cash register at a business inside the complex, however there was no money inside.
It is understood the offenders ran away empty handed.
The pair are also alleged to have committed an armed robbery at a liquor store on Howitt Avenue, Eastwood about 7.50pm on 19 July.
It is alleged a handgun was produced and the offender stole approximately $330 and cigarettes.
Detectives arrested a 41-year-old man from Bairnsdale and a 46-year-old woman from Bairnsdale after executing a warrants in Bairnsdale, Nicholson and Yarram today.
The pair have been charged with armed robbery, false imprisonment, firearms possession and other offences.
They were remanded to appear at Bairnsdale Magistrates’ Court on 15 August.
Investigators do not believe anyone else was involved in the robberies but anyone who has information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
