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Victoria Police Reopen 1994 Chadstone Armaguard Heist After New Intelligence

Fresh intelligence prompted new forensic testing alongside a national appeal for information.

Overview

  • Armed Crime Squad detectives said Sunday they had revived the case and released a police likeness of the masked gunman.
  • Investigators pulled long-stored exhibits for new lab work, including a dropped revolver, a cardboard box and a shoe pierced by a bullet.
  • The 1994 attack at Chadstone targeted cinema takings and left two Armaguard guards and a passerby shot as the robber escaped with about $80,000.
  • Detective Inspector Adam Tilley said police are working with other states and still need the missing piece that identifies the offender.
  • A recent tip reached police soon after injured guard Sverre Benjaminsen died, and his family urged anyone with knowledge to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.