Witnesses sought to aggravated robbery in Holt

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an aggravated robbery at the 7-11 Service Station in Holt this morning (6 October 2017).

About 3.10am, two males entered the service station armed with a hatchet, approached the counter and made demands for cash. The staff member complied and a sum of cash and the cash till was stolen.

The offenders left the service station heading north towards Holt McDonald’s.

The first male is described as aged in his early twenties, around 185cm (6’1”) tall, Caucasian in appearance, of slim build and dark hair. He was wearing a beige bucket hat, black hoodie with a grey hood, blue trackpants and black shoes.

The second male is described as aged in his teens, around 170cm tall (5’7”), Caucasian in appearance and of slim build. He was wearing a black beanie, grey and blue zip up hoodie, black trackpants and white and grey sneakers.

Police are urging anyone who may have any information that could assist police to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference 6161021. Information can be provided anonymously.

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