The Uber driver was threatened with a knife to withdraw money from an ATM at Watson shops. Photo: jetcityimage.
ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an alleged armed robbery in Mitchell and Watson last week.
At about 12:20 am on Monday (2 June), an Uber driver was parked outside Wanderlust in Mitchell when a male described as Caucasian with a slim build approached the vehicle offering to pay his fare in cash.
After providing what is believed to be a fake ID to guarantee his trip, he entered the passenger seat and allegedly pulled out a knife and threatened the driver.
Once they arrived at an address in Watson, the man allegedly further threatened the driver, demanding cash.
The man allegedly demanded that the driver take him to Watson shops to withdraw cash from an ATM. When they arrived at the shops, the man reportedly took the driver’s phone, car key and bank card before withdrawing a sum of money.
Police are seeking any witnesses to the man and the Uber driver in Mitchell or at Watson shops after 12:20 am last Monday.
Anyone who knows who this man is, or can assist police, is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1300 333 000 or via Crime Stoppers ACT. Please quote 8064708. Information can be provided anonymously.
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