UPDATE: ACT Policing has spoken with the man, and are satisfied that no offences were committed during this incident. 

ACT Policing is seeking the public’s assistance to identify a man who allegedly produced a knife while interacting with a security guard at Woden yesterday.

About 4pm yesterday, Wednesday 1 May, police responded to a report of a man producing a knife after he was stopped leaving a store by a security guard on suspicion of theft.

The man allegedly put the knife into a duffle bag and quickly left the scene on foot in the direction of the Woden bus interchange.

He is described as Caucasian in appearance, solid build with light coloured hair. He was wearing a light coloured business shirt, black tracksuit pants with white stripes and he was carrying a dark duffle bag.

Anyone who can identify the man is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference number 7738054.