Armed robbery in Calwell
Posted on May 11, 2009 by by valerirojas
ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an armed robbery which occurred at the Calwell Club today (May 11).
About 4 Staff and eight patrons were in the Club when the robery occurred, no one was harmed during the robbery.
Two men entered the club holding a knife and handgun. The manager was then directed to the office to open the safe while the remaining staff and patrons were told lie down on the floor. The offenders then left the venue with a sum of cash.
One of the offenders is described as Caucasian, about 5’7” (170cm) tall, with a thin build, and was wearing a black hooded top, blue jeans, white trainers, a dark-coloured balaclava, sunglasses, black gloves and carrying a knife.
The other offender is described as Caucasian, about 6” (183cm) tall, with a thin build, wearing a black Adidas top with white stripes on the sleeves, grey Adidas track-suit pants, white trainers, a dark-coloured balaclava, sunglasses, black gloves and carrying what was described as a handgun.
CCTV footage obtained from the club shows the offenders arriving in a silver coloured Hyundai Excel four-door sedan.
Anyone with information about this inccident to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers website on www.act.crimestoppers.com.au.
