Posted on March 15, 2009 by by valerirojas

ACT Policing is investigating two robberies that occurred in Griffith and Narrabundah March 13.

The first robbery occurred at about 2.20pm, a man walked into the Manuka Veterinary Hospital on Flinders Way, Griffith, removed two employee’s handbags from a nearby hook, and ran from the premises.

The second robbery occurred at about 3.05pm at the Garden City Motel on Jerrabomberra Avenue, Narrabundah,  a man entered the grounds of the motel and snatched a handbag from an elderly female.

In both occasions the man drove away in a white Holden Commodore.

In the first robbery one female gave chase and followed the offender to the white Holden Commodore vehicle, where a struggle ensued. The female was pushed from the vehicle, which then drove away at speed.

In the second robbery the man started to drive away before colliding with a nearby pillar. The elderly female managed to retrieve her handbag from the passenger seat whilst the offender attempted to re-start the vehicle, and her elderly male partner took hold of the door in an effort to prevent the vehicle leaving the scene. The ACT Policing said.

The offender has been described as approximately 5’7” (170cm) tall, between 30 and 40 years of age, with pale skin, a skinny build and a gaunt face with defined cheek bones. He has long brown hair which was pulled back in a pony-tail, and was wearing a baseball cap and a dark blue and burgundy bomber jacket.

he Commodore was recovered at nearby Narrabundah High School a short time later after students and a teacher observed a man get out of the vehicle, place some items in a large green bag and run in the direction of Gowrie Court. A number of students attempted to give chase, but were unsuccessful.

Police have confirmed that the white 1992 Holden Commodore used during the two robberies, bearing NSW plates, was stolen from Acton some time between February 4 and February 25.

Anybody with any information about this crime or any other crime should to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or Report Crime Online.

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