POLICE have released images of a man who was allegedly involved in two separated armed robberies last month.

The first incident was about 8.30pm on Friday, May 4, when a taxi driver picked up the man at the Canberra Airport. It was alleged that when the taxi reached Railway Street in Oaks Estate, the offender produced a knife, threatened the driver and demanded cash. The driver was ordered to a secluded area on Uriarra Road where the alleged offender then fled on foot into nearby grassland.

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The second armed robbery was on May 20. About 10.50pm, it was alleged the same man got into a taxi on Rudd Street in the city and requested the driver take him to the Dickson Tradies.

At Wise Street, Braddon, the alleged offender produced a knife, threatened the driver and demanded cash. The driver handed over a sum of cash before the offender got out of the taxi and walked towards Fawkner Street.

On each occasion the alleged offender was described as Caucasian in appearance, about 25-years-of-age, with a thin build. He was wearing a hooded jumper and pants.

Det Supt Brett McCann said on both occasions the taxi drivers did the right thing by putting their safety first.

“In both instances the drivers followed correct protocol by remaining calm, complying with the offender’s demands and then reporting the incident to police,” he said.

Anyone who can identify the man is urged to contact ACT Policing Operations on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Information can be provided anonymously.