24 October 2009

Police Wrap - 24 October

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1. Bandanna Bandits!

ACT Policing has released CCTV footage of an aggravated robbery which occurred at a video store in Wanganeen Street, Ngunnawal, on Saturday (October 17).

Police were called to the Video Ezy store in Ngunnawal around 4pm (October 17) after it was reported a man with a red bandanna or handkerchief covering the lower part of his face had entered the store and threatened a staff member with a knife.

The offender took a sum of cash from the till and fled the store on foot, running south through Gamban Square.

The offender is a male described as being Caucasian, in his late teens to mid 20s, 5’8” (173cms) tall, with a slim build and dark coloured hair. He was wearing the red handkerchief or bandanna over his lower face and a blue baseball cap, a blue windcheater jacket, blue jeans and white runners.

Any witnesses who may have seen the man featured in the CCTV footage or matching this general description in the area of the Ngunnawal shops around the time of the offence is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.

If you can help police contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers website on www.act.crimestoppers.com.au.

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Rawhide Kid No 210:24 am 25 Oct 09

Looks like he’s wearing gloves as well. Any found in the vicinity?

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