ACT Policing media release
Soccer club robbery; witnesses sought
Friday, 19 June 2009
ACT Policing is investigating the aggravated robbery of the Belconnen Soccer Club in McKellar around 9.40pm yesterday.
Two men entered the club and threatened staff with a knife and a firearm.
The first male offender is described as approximately 5’11”-6’ (180-183cm) tall with a medium build, wearing a grey hooded jumper, dark sunglasses, blue jeans, black gloves and sneakers.
The second offender is described as Caucasian, approximately 6’3” (190cm) tall, with brown eyes, wearing a grey hooded jumper, blue jeans and white sneakers.
The offenders fled the scene in an older model white sedan, with a sum of cash.
No staff or patrons were injured in the robbery.
Police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the robbery and are yet to speak with police, or who may know the identity of the offenders to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via the website www.act.crimestoppers.com.au.
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