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UPDATE 10:30AM TUESDAY 21 APRIL 2026
ACT Policing is renewing its appeal for public assistance as investigations continue into an armed robbery at a pharmacy in Higgins earlier this year.
Following ongoing enquiries, police are today releasing an image of the alleged offender.
The man is described as Caucasian in appearance with a solid build. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a red top under a grey hoodie, black pants, a dark cap, dark sunglasses and was carrying a dark backpack.
The bike the man was riding is described as a dark hard tail mountain bike.
Police are urging anyone who recognises the man, or who has information that may assist investigators, to provide their contact details to Crime Stoppers via the Crime Stoppers ACT website, quoting 8314171. Information can be provided anonymously.
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ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an armed robbery at the Advantage Chemist in Higgins on Thursday morning.
About 11:10am on Thursday (26 February 2026), a man entered the premises and threatened staff with a firearm, demanding they give him medication.
Staff complied and he took the medication, leaving the scene on a bicycle. No one was physically injured during the incident.
The offender is described as Caucasian in appearance and has a solid build. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a grey top, black pants and wearing a black backpack.
Police are urging anyone who witnessed or has dashcam footage from the vicinity of Fullagar Crescent in Higgins, between 10:50am and 11:20am on Thursday to come forward.
Anyone who can assist police should provide their contact details to Crime Stoppers via the Crime Stoppers ACT website, quoting 8314171. Information can be provided anonymously.
