Kensington Detectives are currently investigating an armed robbery that occurred in Cannington on Monday, 28 March 2018.
Around 3:50pm, a man entered a large stationery store located on Albany Highway. Whilst looking at various items he has taken a digital set top box and placed it under his shirt. As he attempted to leave the store without paying for the item, he was challenged by a staff member. The man threatened to burn the staff member with a gas lighter/blow torch.
The man fled the area on a BMX bicycle. He is described as being in his early 20s, fair skinned, with a slim build, approximately 180cm tall, medium length reddish brown hair in dread locks and light coloured facial hair.
He was wearing black pants, a black long sleeve hoodie with white writing down the arm, a black hat and black sneakers with white bottoms.
Detectives believe that the man pictured can assist with this investigation and urge anyone who can identify him, or has any information relating to this incident to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or to make a report online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au