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Source: ACT Police

ACT Policing is releasing CCTV footage in order to identify a man who allegedly committed a burglary at a Holt residence earlier this week.

Between 4.20am and 4.30am, Sunday 4 February 2024, police allege the man stole a black mountain bike as well as a black and red electric scooter from the garage of a residence on Lionel Rose Street.

The man is described as Caucasian in appearance, with a medium build, short facial hair, and a distinctive face tattoo on his right hand.

Police would like to speak to anyone who may be able to identify the man from the CCTV footage.

Police are also encouraging anyone who has been the victim of a domestic burglary, particularly in the Holt, Ginninderrry, or Strathnairn area, to report these incidents and provide details of stolen items to police on 131 444.

Anyone with information about this incident that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference 7665190.

Source: ACT Police

A 23-year-old man has died following an incident at the Murrumbidgee River earlier today (Thursday, 8 February 2024).

About 5.40pm, police and emergency services responded to reports that a man had gone into the water near the Uriarra Crossing bridge and failed to surface.

A search for the man was commenced, utilising resources from ACT Policing, AFP Search and Rescue, ACT Fire & Rescue, and the SES.

Sadly, the man’s body was located in the water about 8.35pm.

ACT Policing will prepare a report for the Coroner.

Anyone who witnessed the incident who has not already spoken to police is urged to contact ACT Policing on 131 444. Please quote reference 7668984.

Source: ACT Police

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses, CCTV and dash-cam footage of a collision Melba.

About 6.35pm on Tuesday, 6 February 2024, police and emergency services responded to reports of a collision between a gold Toyota Camry sedan and an electric scooter at the corner of Alfred Hill Driver and Linger Place, Melba.

The scooter rider was treated at the scene by ACT Ambulance Service paramedics before being transported to hospital in a critical condition.

Police would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the collision, or who may have CCTV or dash-cam footage of the incident or of the vehicles leading up to the incident.

Anyone with information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference 7667158.

Source: ACT Police

ACT Policing Major Collision Team investigators are continuing to investigate the death of 28-year-old Queanbeyan man Jyle Molloy Murphy on Pialligo Avenue two years ago.

About 11.00pm on Sunday, 27 February 2022, Jyle was struck and killed by a vehicle on Pialligo Avenue heading towards Queanbeyan.

Police have confirmed Jyle was picked up by a dark coloured sedan while he was on Morshead Drive sometime before 11.00pm that evening, and have previously released dash-cam footage from another vehicle showing this.

Soon after, Jyle exited this vehicle and was walking along Pialligo Avenue when he was struck and killed.

A review of CCTV footage also identified a white Toyota 4WD in the area.

Senior Constable Will Stevenson from ACT Policing’s Major Collision Team said police believe there are people in the community with light to shed on Jyle’s death.

“Today, on the second anniversary of his death, I would like to repeat our previous calls to anyone with information on Jyle’s death to come forward,” Senior Constable Stevenson said.

“Jyle was a much loved and loving member of our community, and it is important that we discover what happened to him that night two years ago.

“Think about how you would feel if you lost your own child or loved one and not have answers. Then also knowing that there are people in the community that can help, but are unwilling to. It doesn’t leave them with great faith in humanity and makes a tragic situation worse.

“Any information, no matter how big or small, could be the piece that we need to ultimately discover what happened to Jyle.”

Police are once again calling on any of the occupants of either of the dark or white vehicles to come forward rather than wait for police to knock on the door – it is likely the occupants of the dark coloured sedan were the last people to see Jyle alive.

Anyone who saw Jyle on the evening of 27 February two years ago anywhere between Russell and Pialligo, or was travelling eastbound on Pialligo Avenue, towards Queanbeyan, should contact police.

Additionally, police are also asking Canberrans to consider anyone who was visiting Canberra that night that may have been driving on this road. The Red Hot Summer Tour concert had finished earlier in the evening and interstate visitors may have been leaving Canberra via Pialligo Avenue at this time.

FAMILY STATEMENT

“The 27 of February 2024 marks two years since our beloved Jyle was tragically taken away from us.

“We love Jyle beyond measure and miss him endlessly. As a family, we struggle through each day, heavily grieving the loss of Jyle. Our hearts will forever ache for our son, brother, uncle, partner, and missing piece of our family.

“Due to this heinous act, our family will never be the same. We know someone out there knows something – please do the right thing and speak up.

“Please help our broken family bring Jyle the justice he deserves.”

ENDS

Anyone with information who could assist the investigation into Jyle’s death is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via theCrime Stoppers ACT website.

Please quote 7045713. Information can be provided anonymously.

Source: ACT Police

A 31-year-old Gungahlin man who was on parole and bail at the time of his arrest will face court after he was detected driving at 157km/h in a 80km/h zone earlier today.

About 11:00am today (Monday, 26 February 2024), Road Policing officers were conducting speed enforcement operations on Gungahlin Drive, Franklin when they observed a white Holden Commodore utility being driven at 156km/h in the posted 80km/h zone.

The Commodore was observed to weave in and out of traffic while police attempted to catch up to it.

Shortly after, the driver, a 31-year-old man from Gungahlin, stalled the vehicle and was apprehended by police. The Commodore utility was seized under road transport legislation.

The man is expected to face the ACT Magistrates Court today charged with aggravated furious driving, exceeding the speed limit by more than 45km/h, failing to stop for police, drive while disqualified, breach of bail and breach of parole.

If any witnesses have dash-cam footage of the Commodore ute driving in the Gungahlin area shortly before 11am, they are urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via theCrime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote 7684052. Information can be provided anonymously.

Source: ACT Police

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a collision between car and a young cyclist last Thursday morning in Kambah.

About 8.30am on Thursday, 22 February 2024, a 10-year-old boy was crossing the intersection of Namatjira Drive and Kambah Pool Road when he was allegedly hit by a small, dark coloured car.

The car stopped, but the driver did not get out and the car left the scene soon after. Witnesses assisted the boy and he was transported to hospital with minor injuries.

ACT Policing is asking the driver of the vehicle to come forward.

Police are also seeking any witnesses who have not already spoken to police to come forward, including anyone who may have dash-cam footage of the area around 8.30am on Thursday.

Anyone who can assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via theCrime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote INV-6731. Information can be provided anonymously.

Source: ACT Police

A speeding 17-year-old provisional driver has had his licence suspended on the spot after he was detected driving at 117km/h in a 60km/h zone last night.

About 10:55pm last night (Saturday 24 February 2024), City patrol officers observed a white Mazda 6 sedan travelling at high speed along Phillip Avenue, Watson.

The vehicle turned onto Antill Street in Dickson, before overtaking several other motorists at high speed – with the vehicle recorded driving at 117km/h in a 60km/h zone.

A traffic stop was initiated and a 17-year-old male provisional licence holder was identified as the driver with four passengers in the vehicle.

When asked why he was driving over the posted speed limit, he stated ‘he was going to a mate’s house’.

Officers issued him with an Immediate Suspension Notice (ISN), suspending his licence for 90 days.

A Traffic Infringement Notice (TIN) was also issued for exceeding the speed limit by more than 45km/h, which attracts a penalty of $1841.00 and six demerit points.

ACT Policing reminds motorists that speeding is one of the Fatal Five causes of death and serious injury on ACT roads. Dangerous driving attracts severe penalties, and drivers risk having their licence suspended and / or vehicle seized as a result.

Source: ACT Police

ACT Policing is reminding Canberra motorists that school zones are again in force in the Territory.

The reminder comes following a targeted operation in school zones in Tuggeranong and Gungahlin on Tuesday 20 and Wednesday 21 February, 2024.

During this operation, ACT Road Policing officers issued 30 infringement notices, as well as conducting over 100 alcohol screenings and two roadside drug tests.

Police want to remind motorists of the importance of slowing to 40km/h between 8.00am and 4.00pm around schools during the week. This reduced speed limit contributes to the safety of all students, staff, parents and other family members when moving around school precincts.

Fines for exceeding the posted 40km/h speed limit in a school zone are greater than non-school zones.

Source: ACT Police

ACT Policing has extradited a 29-year-old man from NSW to face charges in the ACT stemming from an alleged 2023 vehicle theft.

About 5am on 28 April 2023, police attended a residence in Ngunnawal after receiving reports of an altercation between the occupant and the 29-year-old man.

Police will allege the man fled the scene in a white Toyota Corolla shortly after officers arrived and continued to avoid police by driving in a dangerous and erratic manner, veering into incoming traffic and almost colliding with another vehicle.

A short time later, police received reports that the driver of the Toyota had crashed while driving along the Majura Parkway and allegedly stole a vehicle belonging to a member of the public who had stopped to render assistance.

The man was later arrested and charged by NSWPF in Bateman’s Bay for offences committed in NSW.

Following his release from a custodial sentence in NSW, ACT Policing officers applied to have the man extradited to Canberra to face charges of taking a motor vehicle without consent, damaging property, failing to stop for police, dangerous driving and driving while disqualified.

Source: ACT Police

ACT Policing are seeking the public’s assistance to identify two men who allegedly committed an aggravated robbery at a Charnwood tobacco shop on Saturday night.

About 8pm (17 February 2024), two men allegedly entered a tobacco store in the Charnwood Shopping Centre armed with hatchets.

While in the store they allegedly threatened the shop assistant before fleeing the scene on foot with a sum of cash and cigarettes.

One man was wearing a black face mask, black hoodie, blue denim shorts and black shoes. The second man was wearing a bright orange long-sleeved shirt, black baseball cap, blue face wrap and black shorts and shoes.

Police would like to speak to anyone who saw the incident, or who saw the men in the vicinity of the Charnwood shops around 8pm.

Anyone who can assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote 7676618.