After almost six years, a man has been charged for a Yarraville armed robbery.
On August 4, 2018, the 40-year-old Yarraville man allegedly rode a bike through the drive-thru of a fast-food restaurant on the corner of Somerville and Williamstown roads just after 1am.
It is alleged that he forced open the drive-thru window, produced a firearm and demanded the attendants to hand over cash.
One of the staff members handed over a quantity of cash and the offender rode off on his bike.
Police re-opened the unsolved investigation, executing two search warrants in Yarraville on Tuesday, resulting in the arrest of the man.
He has been charged with armed robbery, prohibited person possess imitation firearm and possess drug of dependence.
The man will face court on Thursday.
