9 June 2013 – Robbery – Shop-rite Store – Griffith
Published June 15, 2013 | 
ACT Policing is investigating an alleged robbery which occurred in Griffith this afternoon (Sunday, June 9).
About 12.05pm, a man entered the Shop-Rite store. He threatened staff, demanding cash.
The staff member complied, handing over a small sum of cash. The offender left the store on foot, in the direction of Throsby Street. The offender is described as Caucasian, with pale, bad skin. He is about 170cm (5’7”) tall with a thin build. He is believed to be 35-40 years of age. He has crooked teeth and his speech was slurred.
During the robbery, the offender was wearing a grey windcheater, dark tracksuit pants with white stripes down the side, gloves and white shoes with a black band.
7 June 2013 – Arrest – Armed Robbery – Take Away Food Delivery Driver – Kaleen
Published June 7, 2013 | A 20-year-old man from Kaleen was arrested by police in the early hours of this morning (Friday, June 7) following an aggravated robbery.
Around 11.00pm on Thursday (June 6) a take-away food delivery driver attended a delivery at a residence in Kaleen. A male holding a knife approached the driver, while he was inside his car, and demanded cash and the keys to the car. The driver complied.
Around 1.00am this morning police located the vehicle parked in the car park of a business on Grimwade Street in Mitchell. The 20-year-old male was located by police exiting the business a short time later and was arrested and conveyed to the ACT Watch House.
The 20-year-old man has been charged with one count of aggravated robbery and will face the ACT Magistrates Court later today.
30 May 2013 – Arrest – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Braddon
Published May 31, 2013 | ACT Policing has arrested a 52-year-old man of no fixed abode following an aggravated robbery in Braddon early this morning (Thursday, May 30).
Around 4am the man entered the Caltex Service Station in Braddon with a knife and threatened the staff member, demanding cash and cigarettes.
ACT Policing’s City Patrol attended the service station within minutes of the staff member hitting a duress alarm. Police located the man at the service station, took him into custody and conveyed him to the ACT Watch House.
The man has been charged with one count of aggravated robbery and will face the ACT Magistrates Court later today.
24 May 2013 – Update – Arrests – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Mawson
Published May 27, 2013 | ACT Policing arrested four teenagers following an aggravated robbery in Mawson early this morning (Friday, May 24).
Around 1am ACT Policing’s Woden Patrol attended the 7 Eleven Service Station following a report of an aggravated robbery at the store.
Police canvassed the area and discovered four teenagers matching the description of the offenders at the Woden Bus Interchange.
They took a 12-year-old Southside boy, 14-year-old Southside boy, 15-year-old Northside girl and a 14-year-old Northside boy into custody and conveyed them to Woden Police Station.
Police will allege the three male teenagers are also responsible for the aggravated robbery which occurred in Wanniassa yesterday morning (Thursday, 23 May).
The two 14-year-old boys were taken to the ACT Watch House where they were charged with two counts of aggravated robbery and will face the ACT Children’s Court later today.
The 15-year-old girl was also taken to the ACT Watch House and charged with one count of aggravated robbery and will face the ACT Children’s Court later today.
The 12-year-old boy was released into the custody of his parents and will be summonsed to court at a later date.
23 May 2013 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Wanniassa
Published May 27, 2013 | ACT Policing is investigating an aggravated robbery which occurred in Wanniassa early this morning (Thursday, May 23).
About 1.25am three people entered the 7 Eleven Service Station armed with knives and threatened the staff member, demanding cash.
The staff member complied with their demands handing over a small sum of cash. The offender also took some cigarettes and chocolate bars.
Police believe they left the area in a car parked around 200 meters from the service station.
Detective Sergeant Donna Parsons commended staff for complying with the offender’s demands.
“In these situations it is important for victims to remember their personal safety is of paramount importance. Property can be replaced, people can’t,” Detective Sergeant Parsons said.
All three offenders had black cloth covering their faces and are believed to be young, possibly teenagers.
The first offender was wearing a cap, green camouflaged hooded jumper, grey undershirt, and grey tracksuit pants with white stripes down the side, black shoes and white gloves.
The second offender was wearing a black hooded tracksuit top with white stripes down the sleeves and white gloves.
The third offender was wearing a black hooded jumper, black tracksuit pants with two white stripes down the sides, white sneakers and white gloves.
22 May 2013 – Armed Robbery – SPAR Supermarket – Bonython
Published May 27, 2013 | ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an aggravated robbery at the SPAR Supermarket in Bonython last night (Tuesday, May 21).
Around 7.05pm police attended the supermarket after receiving a report that a man carrying a knife had entered the store.
It is alleged the offender approached the front counter and threatened a staff member with the knife, demanding money.
The staff member complied with his demands and gave the offender a small sum of cash.
The offender then left the store and ran in the direction of a nearby unit complex.
The offender is described as 6’ (183cm) tall with a muscular build and had dark cloth covering his head and mouth. He was wearing a green coloured top and grey pants.
Police would especially like to speak to two men who exited the store moments prior to the robbery, as they may have seen something which could assist with the investigation.
19 May 2013 – Bag Snatch – ATM – Manuka
Published May 27, 2013 | ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a robbery that occurred around the Manuka shops last night (Saturday, May 18).
Around 6.35pm a woman had withdrawn money from the Commonwealth Automated Teller Machine (ATM) on Bougainville Street when she was accosted by a man who snatched her purse and ran to a car parked nearby. Two men are suspected to be involved.
The vehicle in which they fled was a blue four-door sedan, (possibly a Hyundai), with NSW number plates (black on yellow).
The victim was unhurt during this incident.
The first offender is described as Caucasian in appearance, around 185cm (6’) tall, of athletic build, clean shaven with medium dark hair. He was wearing a jacket with a fluorescent orange torso, dark sleeves and navy coloured pants.
The second offender is described as Caucasian in appearance, 160cm (5’3”) tall, of medium build, pale round face with a thin brown beard. He was wearing a cream-coloured hooded jacket with a hatched pale grey/beige pattern.
12 May 2013 – Armed Robbery – Supermarket – Ngunnawal
Published May 16, 2013 | ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an armed robbery of the SPAR Express Supermarket in Ngunnawal last night (Saturday, May 11).
Around 8.50pm two men, both armed with a knife, entered the supermarket on Jabanungga Avenue and demanded money from the female cashier.
The employee has complied with the demands and the offenders left with a till drawer containing a sum of money.
The first offender is described as Caucasian, approximately 6’ tall (183cm), with a medium build and an Australian accent. He was wearing dark-coloured clothing.
The second offender is described as having an Australian accent, shorter than the first offender (approximately 5’7” or 170cm tall), with a solid build.
10 May 2013 – Armed Robbery – Convenience Store – Spence
Published May 10, 2013 | ACT Policing is seeking witnesses following the armed robbery of the 7-Eleven service station in Spence early this morning (Friday May, 10).
Around 2.10am, a man armed with a knife approached the console operator of the 7-Eleven service station who was outside at the time.
The offender walked the operator into the service station where he ordered the victim to open the security door behind the counter.
The offender removed several packets of cigarettes before taking a small amount of cash. The offender then ran from the scene in an unknown direction.
The offender is described as late teens to early 20’s, approximately 5’9” to 5’11” tall (175cm to 180cm), slim build and green eyes.
He was wearing a blue hoodie, black track pants, black mask, white/grey runners and white gloves.
13 April 2013 – Ram Raid – Takeaway Store – Banks
Published April 18, 2013 | ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an incident in Banks earlier today (Saturday, April 13), in which a takeaway shop was rammed by a vehicle and entry gained to the premises.
Police were called to the takeaway shop in Pockett Avenue around 5.30am.
Witness reports described two offenders running from the damaged premises and getting in a car, which then drove quickly away. The vehicle was described as a small four-door hatchback, possibly dark green or blue in colour.
No cash was left in the premises overnight, and any stolen property is yet to be determined.
Police searched the area and around 20 minutes later a small car was reported on fire at the Point Hut Crossing carpark. Police attended, but are yet to determine whether this vehicle is linked to the earlier offence.
