Witnesses sought to Swinger Hill robbery

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an aggravated robbery at the Swinger Hill shops yesterday (Saturday, 28 August 2021).

About 10.50am yesterday a man entered the IGA X-press store in Swinger Hill and allegedly threatened staff with a knife before demanding money. Staff complied and provided the man with a sum of cash.

The man ran from the store and police believe he left the area in a maroon coloured sedan with yellow NSW registration plates and a red ‘P’ plate displayed. 

The man was described as Caucasian in appearance, medium build and approximately 185cm (6’1”) tall. He was wearing navy blue work style pants, a green jacket with yellow high visibility shirt underneath, black and white sneakers, a black beanie and a blue medical mask.  

Anyone that has information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote 6888786. Information can be provided anonymously.

Media enquiries

Police Media — (02) 5126 9070, act-police-media@afp.gov.au