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ACT police seek witnesses to North Lyneham Minimart robbery

ACT police have called for witnesses to a robbery at a North Lyneham Minimart on Colville Street on Tuesday December 13.

CCTV footage showed two male suspects entering the store, bringing a four-pack of pre-mixed drinks to the counter before one pulled a knife from his jumper pocket and demanded cash and cigarettes form the attendant.

The pair appeared calm as they left and the attendant was unharmed.

Police have described the first male offender as Caucasian, approximately 170cm - 180cm tall and aged in his late teens or early 20s.

At the time he was wearing a dark coloured hooded jumper and a dark coloured cap.

The second male is described as Caucasian, approximately 165cm - 175cm tall and aged in his late teens or early 20s. 

He was wearing a grey Lonsdale brand hooded jumper, white shorts and a dark coloured cap.

Police urged anyone who may have witnessed the incident or have any information that could assist them to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or go the Crimestoppers ACT website. They should quote reference number 6046194. Information can be provided anonymously.