Lae police have issued a strong warning to vehicle owners following an armed robbery at the Coronation Service Station in Top Town, urging them to take greater responsibility for who uses their vehicles. The robbery took place on Friday 27th June at around 6:45am when four armed men stormed the service station and escaped with more than K20,000 in cash. The suspects fled in a vehicle, sparking an immediate police response. The vehicle was later found abandoned, and intelligence-led operations led to the arrest of five suspects at Ass Mambu back road. Two of them were injured and are receiving medical treatment. Police reported that the suspects were caught drinking with the stolen money. Lae Metropolitan Commander, Chief Superintendent Chris Kunyanban, said the arrests were made within seven hours of the robbery and served as a reminder to the public—especially vehicle owners. “Vehicle owners take heed: if your car is used in a crime, police will assume you are involved or aiding the criminals,” Kunyanban warned. “You must ensure the person driving or hiring your vehicle is trustworthy to avoid being dragged into criminal investigations.” This incident follows a recent spike in armed robberies across the city, prompting Lae police to increase surveillance and crack down on known hotspots. Kunyanban said police operations will continue as efforts intensify to dismantle criminal networks and hold offenders accountable.