ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to incidents prior to an aggravated robbery in Gowrie in which a taxi was stolen at knifepoint by two teenage boys early on Sunday morning 30 January. Â
About 6am on 30 January, two teen boys allegedly stopped a taxi and stole it at knifepoint while on Ashley Drive in Gowrie. Â
The taxi was recovered a short time later in Banks and following a search by police, the two 16-year-olds were located and charged with aggravated robbery.
Police believe the teens approached a number of vehicles in the Wanniassa, Monash and Gowrie area prior to the taxi theft incident and are seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage relating to these activities. Â
Anyone with information that can assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote 7024458.
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