Two men arrested after Fyshwick assault and robbery

ACT Policing arrested two men last night (Friday, 14 May 2021) after a robbery at a Fyshwick convenience store and service station.

The incident occurred about 9.40pm after the men arrived at the store in a purple Ford Falcon utility with no number plates attached and refused to pre-pay for fuel.

Police will allege the men then stole several items from the store, and assaulted both a staff member and security guard.

A short time later, the utility was located by police on the Monaro Highway, Fyshwick, with major damage from a collision with the guard rail, and facing oncoming traffic in the southbound lanes of the road.

The two alleged offenders were arrested nearby after a short police search.

The men – a 27-year-old Belconnen man on parole, and an 18-year-old from Gordon – will both face charges of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, aggravated robbery in company, common assault and damaging property at the ACT Magistrates Court today (Saturday, 15 May 2021).

Police are seeking dash-cam footage and witnesses to the robbery, the collision, and the attempt by another motorist to render assistance following the collision.

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 6799082. Information can be provided anonymously.

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