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ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and assistance to identify a man and a woman following an incident at the Canberra Outlet Centre yesterday.
About 3.15pm police were called to multiple reports of a man was threatening people in the Canberra Outlet Centre with a machete.
Following investigations, it has been confirmed that the man and a woman had been in the centre for a period of time before entering a store and allegedly stealing a pair of shoes.
When they were confronted, the man produced the machete and threatened staff and members of the public.
The pair fled the centre immediately after the confrontation, and at this time they have not been apprehended.
While no persons were physically injured, this was a confronting incident for shop staff and witnesses.
ACT Policing investigators would like to speak to witnesses who have not already spoken to police as well as anyone who can identify the pair or assist with their location.
The man is described as Caucasian with a solid build and mullet style dark hair. He was wearing tight, light coloured jeans, a dark t-shirt and blue sneakers. The man was also carrying a dark backpack.
The woman is also described as Caucasian, with long straight dark hair and glasses. She was wearing a dark strapless top, grey bike shorts with Nike sneakers. She was carrying a large dark tote bag and a handbag.
Anyone who can assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote 7985063. Information can be provided anonymously.
