Police are calling for witnesses to come forward after a man armed with a firearm broke into two homes in Downer early on Sunday morning (6 October).
At around 5:10 am, a man attempted to force his way into a residence on Melba Street, threatened the occupant with a firearm and demanded the occupant’s car keys. The offender then fled the residence empty-handed; however, two vehicles at the location were ransacked.
Half an hour later, the armed man forced his way into a house on Atherton Street where he demanded the resident’s car keys. The resident complied and the man took the car, a white Volkswagen Polo. Police have since recovered this vehicle.
Police believe the incidents are linked and are now calling for witnesses, CCTV and dash-cam footage of the two aggravated robberies.
The man is described as Caucasian in appearance, ‘tall’, with blue eyes. He was wearing dark clothing, a black cap and a red bandana across his face at the time of the robberies. He was accompanied by a woman, who is described as ‘very short’, wearing a bulky black jacket.
Anyone with information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website.
Please quote reference 6445909. Information can be provided anonymously.
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