Police seek witnesses to aggravated robberies in Downer

ACT Policing is calling for witnesses, CCTV and dash-cam footage of two aggravated robberies in Downer on Sunday, 6 October 2019.

The offender allegedly threatened the victims with a firearm during both aggravated robberies, and police believe the incidents are linked.

About 5.10am, a man attempted to force his way into a residence on Melba Street and demanded the occupant’s car keys. The offender then fled the residence empty handed, however two vehicles at the location were ransacked.

Then, about 5.40am, a 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 Volkswagon Polo. Police have since recovered this vehicle.

The offender 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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