Pharmacy robbery; witnesses sought

ACT Policing is investigating an armed robbery at the Bluebell Pharmacy in Ainslie about 9.45am yesterday (October 6).

The offender entered the store and threatened staff with a knife demanding prescription medication and cash.

Staff complied with the offenders demands and followed him out of the shop, raising the alarm. A member of the public came to the aid of the staff and observed the offender flee the scene in an early model white Ford Telstar with a black stripe down the side and the number plate covered.

The offender (pictured) is described as male, Caucasian or European in appearance, approximately 173-175cm (5’8 – 5’9”) tall, olive skin, with black hair, and acne scars on his face. He was wearing a dark jacket with camouflage pattern, black pants with pockets on both sides, large black women’s sunglasses, a white baseball cap with a tan peak and carrying a cream bag.

Police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may know the identity of the offender to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers website on www.act.crimestoppers.com.au.