A 21-year-old homeless man has been arrested after allegedly robbing a Holt supermarket by knifepoint on Saturday.
About 11am the alleged offender entered the IGA store in Holt armed with a knife. He threatened staff, demanding cash and cigarettes.
The staff member complied, handing over a sum of cash and cigarettes. The man was seen leaving the area in a white Holden Commodore.
A forensic examination of the crime scene was conducted and about 3.15am this morning, police arrested the man.
He has been charged with Aggravated Robbery and will face ACT Magistrates Court this morning. Police will oppose bail.
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