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The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
National
Hannah Neale

Police seek witnesses after teens allegedly steal taxi

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses after an aggravated robbery where a taxi was stolen at knifepoint.

Police allege that at about 6am on Saturday, January 30 two teen boys stopped and stole a taxi at knifepoint while on Ashley Drive in Gowrie.

The taxi was recovered a short time later in Banks and following a search by police, the two 16-year-olds were located and charged with aggravated robbery.

Police believe the teens approached a number of vehicles in the Wanniassa, Monash and Gowrie areas prior to the incident and are seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage relating to these activities.

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Anyone with information that can assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote 7024458.

ACT Policing are seeking witnesses and dashcam footage. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
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