A Charnwood man who allegedly threatened McDonalds diners with a knife during an aggravated robbery has been arrested.
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A second man will also be summonsed in relation to the incident at the fast food restaurant in Dickson on Saturday, September 21.
Police were told that two diners were seated in the outdoor area of the McDonalds restaurant in Dickson about 10.30pm when they saw a man drive a white Honda Prelude through the drive-through.
A short time later, the 20-year-old driver approached the two male diners and verbally accosted them.
Then man then took a mobile phone from the victims and produced a blade, demanding cash.
A second male was also present during the aggravated robbery, which saw the two men flee the scene after also stealing a watch.
In the following week, police identified the two males believed to be involved in the aggravated robbery and later recovered the mobile phone that had been stolen.
The 20-year-old man from Charnwood was charged with aggravated robbery and will face the ACT Magistrates Court on Monday.
The second male will be summonsed to appear at court at a later date.