ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an aggravated robbery in Belconnen on Wednesday evening, 18 January, in which a woman was injured.Â
About 5.40pm a woman walking towards the university was followed for some distance by a young man and woman, and assaulted near the basketball courts at Lake Ginninderra College.
During the attack, the woman’s phone and purse were stolen. She required hospital treatment for her injuries.
Police believe there were members of the public nearby when the incident occurred, and would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the event or who was in the general vicinity during the robbery.
The alleged offenders are described as being of Caucasian appearance, and were wearing all black clothing, black hoodies and black shoes. They were last seen walking towards the playground at John Knight Memorial Park near Townsend Place, Belconnen.
Anyone with any information that can assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website.
Please quote 7328320.
Information can be provided anonymously.
