Month: February 2026

A 54-year-old man has faced court after allegedly installing a hidden camera in a public bathroom at a Canberra hospital.

Police will allege on 7 January (2026), the man entered a public bathroom in the North Canberra Hospital and installed a small camera underneath the sink.

The camera was located by cleaners two weeks later and the incident was reported to police.

Officers from Belconnen Police Station identified the man from CCTV footage and today (4 February 2026), a search warrant was executed at his residence in the City.

The man was arrested and several electronic devices, including storage devices and a mobile phone, were seized. A review of these items is underway.

He faced the ACT Magistrates Court today, charged with capturing intimate visual data.

Members of the public who used a public bathroom at the North Canberra Hospital emergency waiting room between 8:30pm and midnight on Wednesday, 7 January 2026 are asked to provide their details to Crime Stoppers. Please quote 8279987.

ACT Policing is reminding Canberrans to slow down in school zones as children return to the classroom.

With the school term starting this week, 40km/h speed limits will be in effect across all ACT school zones.

In 2025, ACT Policing issued 264 fines and 47 cautions to drivers caught speeding in school zones, including one driver who was caught travelling at 89km/h.

The Kaleen woman, who was 44 at the time, was issued with a $2,136 fine and her licence was suspended for six months.

ACT Policing Detective Superintendent of Road and Proactive Policing Alex Nicolson said the speed limit in school zones gave motorists extra time to stop in an unexpected situation.

“Children are some of our most vulnerable road users and their size and unpredictability exposes them to significant risk around roads,” Detective Superintendent Nicolson said.

“It is disappointing that drivers continue to gamble with children’s lives by speeding in school zones. Slow down, pay attention, and don’t take that risk.”

ACT Policing and the ACT Government will undertake traffic enforcement operations in school zones across the territory. Drivers caught speeding in a school zone can face a fine, incurring demerit points, and having their licence suspended.

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an alleged assault at a pub in Gilmore on the weekend.

About 8:45pm on Saturday 31 January (2026), a man was allegedly assaulted by a man known to him at the Rose Cottage in Gilmore.

The incident was reported to police and enquiries are underway.

Anyone who has any information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers via the Crime Stoppers ACT website or on 1800 333 000. Please quote 8291026. Information can be provided anonymously.

UPDATE – 8:00AM – Tuesday, 3 February 2026

Thanks Canberra, the missing 17-year-old boy we posted about on the weekend has been located safe and well.

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ACT Policing is seeking the public’s assistance to locate missing 17-year-old boy Zaky Selim.

Zaky has not been seen or heard from since 6:30pm Friday (30 January 2026) and was last seen in Gungahlin.

He is described as Middle Eastern in appearance, about 175cm (5’8”) tall, with a slim build, tanned complexion, curly dark hair, and brown eyes.

Police and Zaky’s family hold concerns for his welfare and are requesting the public’s assistance to locate him.

Anyone who has seen Zaky or who may have any information regarding his whereabouts is urged to contact ACT Policing on 131 444.

A 49‑year‑old Taylor man has been extradited from Queensland following his alleged involvement in multiple incidents in early December, including an alleged armed robbery, a home invasion, and two vehicle thefts.

Between 4 and 5 December (2025) police responded to multiple incidents believed to be linked, including an aggravated burglary in Macquarie, an attempted ram raid at a Kingston business, a home invasion in Conder where a 72-year-old woman was tied up, a second aggravated burglary in Gordon and an armed robbery at a currency exchange business in Dickson.

Three people were allegedly involved in the incidents. One of the alleged offenders was declared deceased after a collision on an exit ramp off Gungahlin Drive while two co-offenders from these incidents remained outstanding.

ACT Policing sought the public’s assistance to locate one of the co-offenders at the end of December.

Following enquiries by ACT Criminal Investigations officers, the wanted man, a 49-year-old from Taylor, was located by Queensland Police Service members in Cooktown on Monday (26 January 2026). The man had a large sum of cash in his possession when arrested and police believe this is the proceeds of the alleged armed robbery in Dickson in December 2025.

The man was subsequently extradited to the ACT yesterday (Friday, 30 January 2026) and is expected to face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Saturday, 31 January 2026) charged with multiple theft, ride/drive stolen motor vehicle, aggravated burglary, aggravated robbery and forcible confinement offences.

Enquiries are continuing to confirm the identity and locate the third man involved in this string of incidents.

Anyone with any information about the incidents or the third man should contact Crime Stoppers via www.crimestoppers.com.au quoting incident number 8236520. Information can be provided anonymously.

Thank you Canberra, following enquiries a 19-year-old man has been charged for his involvement in this incident.

About 4:55am yesterday morning (Sunday, 1 February 2026), police located and arrested the 19-year-old man. He has been charged with joint commission assault occasioning actual bodily harm, two counts of affray and property damage. He will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Monday, 2 February 2026).

Police are still seeking information about the second man allegedly involved in the incident.

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ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an assault in Taylor last week where a man was hospitalised.

About 5:50pm on Monday 19 January (2026), police and ACT ambulance service paramedics attended a residence on Everist Street in Taylor following reports of an assault.

The victim was allegedly approached by two males before being knocked unconscious. He was treated at the scene by ACTAS paramedics and transported to hospital.

Anyone who has any information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers via the Crime Stoppers ACT website or on 1800 333 000. Please quote 8279555. Information can be provided anonymously.