Police release second face-fit following a robbery and burglary

ACT Policing has released a second face-fit image relating to an aggravated robbery and an aggravated burglary that occurred earlier this year.

About 10.15pm on 11 January 2018, two men entered the Crust pizza store on Liardet Street in Weston and a sum of cash was stolen.

About 7.45pm on 28 January 2018, two armed men entered the IGA Supermarket on Ellerston Avenue, Isabella Plains and made demands for money. Staff complied and a sum of cash was stolen.

ACT Policing’s Criminal Investigations are investigating and believe these incidents are linked.

This face-fit is of a man seen in the vicinity of Liardet Street in Weston on 11 January and Ellerston Avenue, Isabella Plains on 28 January and believed to be involved.

A previous face-fit of another man believed to be involved was released on Friday, 30 March 2018.

On 11 January 2018, police believe the men were driving a blue sedan along Parkinson Street towards Namatjira Drive, Weston.

The first man is described as approximately 180cm (6’) tall and a slim build. During the Weston aggravated robbery he was wearing a mask, gloves, a grey hooded jumper, black pants and white shoes. He was carrying a knife in his right hand.

The second man is described as approximately 180cm (6’) tall and a slim build. During the Weston aggravated robbery he was wearing a mask, gloves, a black baseball cap, a black jumper and dark pants. He was also carrying a knife.

Police are urging anyone who may know the identities of the men depicted in the face-fits or any information could assist police to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website.

Please quote references 6221563 and 6227788. Information can be provided anonymously.

Media enquiries

Police Media — (02) 6264 9460, act-police-media@afp.gov.au