Security guard allegedly confronted by knife-wielding man in Woden

The man allegedly pulled out a knife while speaking with a security guard in Woden. Photo: ACT Policing.

ACT Policing has called for help to identify a man who allegedly pulled out a knife while speaking with a security guard in Woden.

Police responded to a report of a man producing a knife after he was stopped leaving a store by a security guard on suspicion of theft at about 4 pm on Wednesday (1 May).

A man allegedly produced a knife when stopped by a security guard in Woden. Photo: ACT Policing.

The man allegedly put the knife into a duffle bag and left the scene on foot in the direction of the Woden bus interchange.

He’s described as Caucasian in appearance, with a solid build and light-coloured hair.

At the time of the alleged offence, he was wearing a light-coloured business shirt, black tracksuit pants with white stripes and carrying a dark duffle bag.

Anyone who can identify the man is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, quoting reference number 7738054.