Witnesses sought to aggravated robbery in Rivett

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an aggravated robbery that occurred early this morning (Saturday, 21 October) at the Rivett Post Office.

Around 8:30am a man armed with a firearm entered the post office in Rivett Place, Rivett and made demands for the contents of the cash register while threatening staff and customers.

A staff member complied with the demands and the man fled the store with a sum of cash.  The man was last seen running along the pedestrian pathway after crossing Bangalay Crescent, Rivett.  While fleeing the man discharged the firearm into the air after numerous witnesses followed him for a short distance.

No one was injured during the incident.

The man is described as Caucasian, between 165cm to 175cm in height with a slim build and brown eyes. At the time the man was dressed in dark coloured clothing and sneakers with a dark coloured cloth covering his face.  He was also carrying a dark green plastic shopping bag.

Police urge anyone who may have any information that could assist to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference 6178618. Information can be provided anonymously.