Carl’s dad died without justice, then a surprise tip reopened the case of a brazen 1994 heist
The case of a 1994 armed robbery that left security guard Sverre Benjaminsen shot has been reopened following a surprise tip received by police shortly after his death. The robbery occurred at a busy shopping center in Melbourne, where Benjaminsen and a colleague were ambushed by a lone gunman. Fresh intelligence has emerged, prompting detectives to release a likeness of the alleged offender, although no clear suspect has been identified yet.
- ▪Sverre Benjaminsen was shot during a brazen armed robbery in 1994.
- ▪The robbery took place at the Chadstone shopping center, where the thief made off with about $80,000.
- ▪A tip received by police after Benjaminsen's death has led to the reopening of the case.
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| Canonical URL | https://www.smh.com.au/national/victoria/carl-s-dad-died-without-justice-then-a-surprise-tip-reopened-the-case-of-a-brazen-1994-heist-20260517-p5zxub.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed |
| Publication time | Sun, 17 May 2026 15:06:23 +1000 |
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