Detectives from Melbourne Embona Taskforce have charged a man following two alleged armed robberies in the CBD and Prahran in the past month.
Leon Woods was arrested in Frankston this morning and charged with two counts of armed robbery.
The 30-year-old Frankston man was remanded in custody to appear at Melbourne Magistrate’s Court tomorrow.
The first incident occurred at a retail centre on the corner of Lonsdale and Swanston Streets in the Melbourne CBD, around 3.25pm on 22 April.
The second incident occurred at a liquor store on Chapel Street, near Chatham Street, around 2.50pm on 2 May.
Anyone with any information about the incidents is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au