20 January 2017

This man held up Narrabundah supermarket with a knife: police

| Charlotte
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Image of Narrabundah offender

ACT Policing has released photograph of a man who on the evening of January 3 threatened staff at the Narrabundah supermarket with a knife before jumping the counter, taking cash from the register the fleeing on a bicycle.

Police hope the photograph may lead to a member of the public providing information to assist in their investigation.

The aggravated robbery took place at around 7.30pm on January 3 this year at the Friendly Grocers Store on Iluka Street, Narrabundah.

The offender is described as approximately 170cm–180cm (5’7”–5’11”) tall, with a medium build.

He was wearing a black jacket, black pants, grey/black gloves, dark sunglasses, a black hat with a black cloth covering his face.

The man was also holding a purple bag.

Criminal Investigations, Detective Acting Station Sergeant Shane Scott stressed the importance of information received from the community.

“I am urging any witnesses or anyone with any information to come forward. No matter how small the information may seem, it may be the missing piece we need. You can report anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000,” Sergeant Scott said.

Police are renewing their call for witnesses and urge anyone who may have witnessed the incident or may have any information that could assist police to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via https://act.crimestoppers.com.au. Please quote reference number 6054675. Information can be provided anonymously.

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