ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an incident where a 27-year-old woman was robbed by a man wielding a knife as she walked home last night (Wednesday, September 14).
About 6.30 pm the woman was walking along Conyers Street in Hughes when she was approached by a man, demanding her mobile phone. When the woman replied that she didn’t have a phone the man demanded her bag and produced a knife.
The victim handed over an envelope containing her pay to the man before he took off on foot.
The man is described as being approximately 185cm tall (6’1”), with an overweight build and wearing a black hooded jumper and black track pants.
Anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity in Hughes around 6.30pm last night and may be able to assist police with the investigation is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers website on www.act.crimestoppers.com.au. Information can be provided anonymously.
ACT Government offers Canberrans $500 to remove ‘harmful’ wood heaters from homes
I’ll be very happy not to be smoked by my neighbours wood heater nor have my washing smelling like… View
Martin McMaster doubt Keir Donald Dubh Andersen has ever read a book View
Let's get a bit serious ACT government - $500 to help remove a filthy smog and harmful to people's… View
25 arrests over two weeks in operation targeting Civic safety
Walking along Bible Lane you say, Jesus Christ isn't anywhere safe anymore! View
Stamp duty to go for first-home, off-the plan buyers and pensioners in next term, says Labor
I would like to know what Labor's definition of a "pensioner" is. View
Turner build-to-rent project to deliver 300 units in sustainable campus setting
Critique on the supporting picture. Alan Frost is caught in the clutter - the tree behind him… View