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ACT Policing is seeking community assistance to identify two men after they attempted to break into a store in the Westfield Belconnen on Tuesday morning.
About 7.20am Tuesday, 27 May 2025, two men entered a service corridor at the Westfield Belconnen and attempted to gain access to Bailey Nelson Optometrist, causing significant damage to the door.
A short time later, the men were confronted by a cleaner. The men allegedly ran toward him with weapons, causing the cleaner to flee.
The men then left in a blue Mazda 3 with stolen ACT registration plates YCO12K by driving through a boom gate onto Swanson Street.
The first man is described as approximately 180cm (5’11”) tall with a solid build and was wearing a black hoodie with a logo on the front, black tracksuit pants, white Asics shoes, gloves (one black and one blue), a black face covering and carrying black satchel bag.
The second man is believed to be approximately 170cm (5’7”) tall with a slim build and was wearing a grey hoodie, blue pants, black boots, gloves (one red and white and the one white and yellow), and a black face covering.
If you know the identity of these men, or have any information about this incident, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference number 8059491. Information can be provided anonymously.
