ACT Policing is appealing for witnesses following two aggravated robberies this afternoon (Tuesday, 7 June).

About 2.50pm ACT Policing received a report that a male offender, armed with a shot gun approached a female in the Canberra Theatre carpark, located on London Circuit in the City and demanded her vehicle.

The woman complied and the offender then fled in the stolen vehicle.

About 4.30pm ACT Policing received a separate report that the male offender, approached staff at the Australia Post store in Townsville Street, Fyshwick.

The male was armed with a shot gun and made threatening demands for cash. The staff complied and the offender fled the scene.

Police are undergoing extensive searches for the offender and vehicle.

The alleged offender is described as Caucasian in appearance, with blue eyes and about 180cm (5’11”) tall. He was wearing black track suit pants with white stripes, a navy football jumper and black balaclava.

The car is a white Audi Q5 station wagon bearing ACT registration YJO-43U.

Police are seeking public assistance and witnesses to the incident.

If you see this vehicle do not approach the vehicle or the occupants and contact police on 131 444.

UPDATE: About 4.45am yesterday (Thursday, 9 June), police responded to a report of a vehicle fire in Carver Lane, Gungahlin. Police have confirmed that this vehicle is the white Audi Q5 station wagon stolen from the Canberra Theatre carpark. Investigations are continuing.

If you saw anything suspicious near Carver Lane yesterday around 4.45am, we urge you to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Please provide reference number 5971139.