A man, armed with a knife escaped with cash from the Gordon IGA supermarket last night.
Police describe the offender as about 178cm (5’10”) tall, with a medium build. He was wearing a black, hooded jumper, black pants, white shoes, a white balaclava and white gloves. He was last seen running towards Fingleton Crescent in Gordon.
In a separate incident, another man escaped with cash from the Woolworths supermarket at Calwell at around 8.35pm. The man was described as about 183cm (6’) tall, aged in his twenties, with a thin to medium build and was wearing a white and blue chequered, hooded jumper and long pants. He was last seen running past the Calwell Tavern.
No one was injured in either of the robberies.
Witnesses or anyone with information that can assist investigations is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333000 or via www.act.crimestoppers.com.au. Information can be provided anonymously.
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