Police have arrested four people following an armed robbery at a licensed venue on High Street, Melton last month.
It’s alleged a man armed with a taser gained access to a strong room inside the venue, stealing a substantial amount of cash just before 6am on Thursday, October 12.
A female staff member was allegedly threatened during the incident, but she was not physically injured.
Four search warrants were executed in the Melton area on Wednesday, November 1.
A 56-year-old Melton man was charged with armed robbery with an offensive weapon, aggravated burglary with an offensive weapon, theft, possess cocaine and drive whilst disqualified.
A 48-year-old Melton woman was charged with aggravated burglary with an offensive weapon, theft, make false report, possess cannabis, possess methylamphetamine and two counts of possess proceeds of crime.
With assistance from the Air Wing and the Dog Squad, a 47-year-old Melton West man was arrested fleeing from an address in Melton South on Friday, November 3.
Just prior to the arrest the man allegedly dropped a bag containing approximately $25,000 cash which was then seized by investigators.
The man was subsequently charged with armed robbery with an offensive weapon, aggravated burglary with an offensive weapon, theft, possess methylamphetamine and dealing with proceeds of crime.
Both men were remanded, while all three will appear in court on February 7.
A 38-year-old Melton West woman was arrested on November 14.
She was interviewed by police and subsequently released pending further inquiries.
Police believe the parties involved were known to each other.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
