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.