Police allege a man armed with a large knife entered the licensed premises on Fairway Dr on Thursday January 6, about 10.50pm.
A Victoria Police spokesperson said the man allegedly confronted staff before a quantity of money was handed over.
No staff members were harmed during the incident.
Victoria Police said a 28-year-old man was arrested at a Shepparton property without incident on Friday, January 14.
The Armed Crime Squad has since charged the Shepparton man with armed robbery, police said.
The man is expected to be remanded in custody to appear at Shepparton Magistrates’ Court on Monday, January 17.
A 22-year-old Shepparton man was also arrested, but has since been released pending further enquiries.
Motorbike involved in collision at Tatura
Collision: A car and a motorcycle were involved in a collision in Tatura Friday afternoon.
Photo by
Rodney Braithwaite
A Kyabram man was taken to hospital after a car and motorcycle collided at a roundabout in Tatura on Friday, January 14.
First Constable Luke Lund said a small sedan and the motorbike collided at the intersection of the Midland Hwy and Tatura-Undera Rd at about 12pm.
He said the leg of the 37-year-old man riding the motorbike was crushed between the bike and car as a result of the collision.
He suffered a possible broken leg.
The man was taken to Goulburn Valley Health for assessment.
A 71-year-old woman from Maddingley was driving the sedan at the time of the collision.
Looking for Peter
Have you seen Peter: The 71-year-old was last seen on a property on Chanel Inlet Rd, Waranga Shores on January 15.
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing man Peter.
The 71-year-old was last seen on a 32 hectare property on Channel Inlet Road in Waranga Shores about 7pm on January 15.
Police hold concerns for Peter’s welfare due to his age and the amount of time he has been missing.
Local police, supported by State Emergency Service personnel searched the large property, which is surrounded by water, well into the night.
The search recommenced Sunday January 16.
An image of Peter has been released in the hope someone recognises him and can provide information on his whereabouts.
Anyone with information that could assist police should call Shepparton Police Station on 5820 5777.
Fatal house fire in Benalla
Police are investigating a fatal house fire in Benalla early Saturday morning.
Emergency services were called after a passer-by noticed smoke coming from a home on Smythe Street around 4.30am, January 15.
Firefighters located the body of a person in the extensively damaged home.
It is not believed anyone else was inside at the time of the fire.
A crime scene has been established.
Arson and Explosives Squad detectives along with specialist fire investigators are yet to determine the exact cause of the fire.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
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