ACT Policing Criminal Investigation detectives are investigating an aggravated robbery that occurred in Spence this morning (Saturday, 29 August 2015).
Around 4.35am, a man using a hammer forced his way into the 7 Eleven store on the corner of Clarey Crescent and Glassey Place, Spence and produced a pistol while making demands for cash.
The employee complied with the demands and the man fled the store with a sum of cash. No one was injured during the robbery.
The man is described as Caucasian in appearance, around 175cm (5’9”) in height with a thin build. He was wearing a dark blue hoodie, dark sunglasses, dark coloured pants with light coloured shoes.
Police are urging anyone who may have been in the area around the 7 Eleven in Spence at the time and may have noticed suspicious activity to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via the website act.crimestoppers.com.au. Information may be provided anonymously.
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