Man and woman facing court on aggravated robbery offences

A 22-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman will face the ACT Magistrates Court this morning (Tuesday, 26 September) following a series of aggravated robberies across Canberra.

About 10.45am on 21 September 2017, the two offenders entered the Anaconda store in Fyshwick and attempted to leave with a number of items without paying. A store assistant approached the offenders and was threatened with a knife.

About 5.50pm on 23 September 2017, the owner of a Volkswagen Golf GTI met with the two offenders at the Giralang shops, with the intention of selling the vehicle. The male offender and the victim took the vehicle for a test drive, with the offender producing a knife and demanding the victim get out of the car. The victim complied and the offender fled the area in the vehicle.

The Volkswagen Golf GTI and another stolen vehicle were recovered in Fraser on 25 September 2017.

Investigations are also continuing into related aggravated robberies. If you have any information that could further assist police, you are urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via the website at www.act.crimestoppers.com.au. Information can be provided anonymously.

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