Witnesses sought to home invasion in Calwell

Publish date: Friday, 6 January 2017, Publish time: 8:34am

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a home invasion which occurred in Calwell yesterday, Thursday 5 January 2017.

About 1.15pm, police attended a report of a home invasion at a residence in Zincke Close, Calwell. A resident reported two men forced their way into the premises through the front door before threatening the resident with a handgun, demanding cash. The two men fled the house empty handed before police arrived.

The two males were described as being Pacific Islander/Maori in appearance, in their late 20's to early 30's, with tanned skin and of a medium build. One male had a black lion head sleeve tattoo on his left upper forearm.

Police believe the incident to be targeted and there is no threat to public safety.

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 6054772. Information can be provided anonymously.

 

Media enquiries

Police Media — (02) 6264 9460, act-police-media@afp.gov.au

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