Police seek witnesses to aggravated robbery

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an aggravated robbery of a 25-year-old Pearce man which occurred yesterday (January 5) on Marr Street in Pearce.

Around 10.15pm police attended the scene and spoke to the victim who told police he had been struck from behind by a man wearing a balaclava and knocked to the ground with a club. The male offender continued to kick and hit the victim with the club and was accompanied by two other men who also kicked the victim.

The three offenders stole the victim’s wallet, mobile phone and a bag of shopping and fled from the scene towards Beasley Street, Torrens.

The male offender who initially struck the victim is described as Caucasian, around 175cm (5'9") tall, with a thin build and was wearing a green shirt, black pants and white shoes.

Police immediately conducted patrols of the surrounding areas.

Police are urging anyone who may have seen suspicious persons or activity in the area of Marr Street, Pearce, last night to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers website on www.act.crimestoppers.com.au.