Witnesses sought to robbery in Mawson

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to the robbery of a retail premises in Southlands Shopping Centre, Mawson, earlier today (Sunday, June 21), in which a man gained access to the premises and stole a sum of cash.

The offender had entered the front of the store around 7.25am and a short time later was confronted by a female staff member who had been working at the rear of the store and heard a disturbance.

No weapon was sighted however, the offender had threatened the staff member and left the store on foot with a sum of cash. He had been headed in the direction of Athllon Drive.

The offender is described as a Caucasian male, between 170 to 180cm (5’7” to 5’11”) tall, with a slim build and ruddy complexion. He was wearing a dark blue baseball cap, a dark blue fleecy top, dark blue or black track pants and white runners. He also had shaved hair on the sides of his head.

Police are appealing for any witnesses who may have seen a person answering this description or any other suspicious persons or activity around the Southlands Shopping Centre between 7.20am to 7.30am today to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers website on www.act.crimestoppers.com.au.