Woman allegedly threatens to stab staff after being caught shoplifting at Canberra Centre
A brazen thief has been caught threatening to stab a shop staff member after being caught shoplifting in Canberra.
Police were called to a shoe store in the Canberra Centre about 5pm on Wednesday after a woman allegedly attempted to leave without paying for items.
When confronted by staff, she allegedly claimed to have weapons in her bag and threatened to stab them.
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Anyone with any information has been urged to come forward.
Originally published on 7NEWS
