ACT Policing has released CCTV footage of a knife-wielding man robbing the North Lyneham Mini Mart on Saturday, 17 March.
Police said that about 12.40 pm, the man entered the shop on Colville Street, where he threatened the cashier with a kitchen knife and demanded cash.
The cashier handed over money from the register, and the man fled on foot, crossing Cossington Smith Drive in the direction of Ginninderra Drive.
The man is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 165-170cm (5’5” to 5’7”) tall and of skinny build with dark brown hair just above shoulder-length and a thin moustache.
He was wearing a ‘Red Bull Racing’ brand cap, a black jacket with white stripes on the cuffs and waistband, black trousers or jeans and black sneakers. He was carrying a black and grey backpack.
Police are urging anyone who may be able to identify the offender or who has any information that could assist police to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via act.crimestoppers.com.au