A man has been charged with robbing stores at gunpoint in Altona, Altona North and Hoppers Crossing.
A 39-year-old Werribee man was arrested in Altona on Thursday morning.
He is alleged to have held up a bottle shop in Somers Parade, Altona, about 2.45pm on Wednesday.
Police allege the man robbed a convenience store in Blackshaws Road, Altona North, about 8.15pm the same day.
He is also charged with robbing a store in a shopping complex on Warringa Crescent, Hoppers Crossing, about 10.45am Thursday.
The man will face the Melbourne Magistrates Court on Friday.