ACT Policing is seeking public assistance following an attempted robbery and vehicle theft in Gungahlin on Thursday 1 September.

About 5.45pm, two women approached a driver sitting in her white Nissan SUV while she was parked near the intersection of Gozzard and Efkarpidis Streets, Gungahlin.  

One woman allegedly opened the vehicle door, brandished a knife and made verbal threats to the driver of the SUV before demanding the occupant exit the car. 

When the driver of the vehicle resisted, she was assaulted before the duo fled on foot towards the Gungahlin Leisure Centre. 

The two women have been described as under 30-years-of-age, about 165cm tall, of slim build, Caucasian and both were wearing black clothing.  

Police are seeking witnesses or CCTV/dashcam footage in the surrounding areas of the incident, including any suspicious behaviour near the Gungahlin Leisure Centre at about 5.45pm 

Anyone who can assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via the website.