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Source: ACT Police

A 35-year-old man has been extradited from Victoria to face the ACT Magistrates Court after allegedly stealing high-end bicycles and other accessories.

Police allege that between January and March 2023 on three separate occasions, the man entered secure unit complexes in Franklin and Kingston and stole three high-end bicycles worth thousands of dollars.

The man was later identified on Facebook Marketplace selling one of the stolen bicycles worth approximately $7,000 for $800.

In March 2023, police executed a search warrant at the man’s residence in Kingston and seized two stolen bicycles.

On 1 July 2024 the man failed to appear before the ACT Magistrates Court in relation to the thefts and a warrant was issued for his arrest.

After tracking him down to Victoria, the man was arrested in a northern Melbourne suburb by Victoria Police.

The man appeared before court in Melbourne yesterday (Friday, 19 July 2024) where extradition to the ACT was approved.

ACT Policing urges all Canberrans to ensure their bicycles are kept secured and registered with Bikelinc.

If your bicycle is stolen, please provide a photo or detailed description when it is reported to police.

Source: ACT Police

ACT Policing is seeking information from the public in relation to a home invasion in Mawson yesterday morning.

About 1.45am (Thursday, 18 July 2024), four people wearing dark clothing, gloves, and balaclavas forced their way into a residence on Du Faur Place, Mawson.

Upon gaining entry to the property, the group identified themselves as police executing a search warrant.

Once inside the home, the group produced a number of weapons including a rifle, baton, and a tyre iron, before threatening and assaulting a man, and demanding money and drugs.

The group left the location a short time later, stealing the man’s wallet and vehicle.

The vehicle, a Toyota Hilux ute, was subsequently located in Lyons about 2.30am. It was seized before being transported to the police Exhibit Management Centre for examination.

Police are investigating the circumstances of the incident, and are calling on information from the public to assist the investigation.

Police believe the home was targeted in error, with neither the residence nor the man known to police.

Anyone with information that could assist is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference 7801831. Information can be provided anonymously.

Source: ACT Police

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an assault in Civic in the early hours of last Sunday morning.

About 12.30am (Sunday 14 July 2024) a man was walking along Bible Lane in the direction of City Walk when he was assaulted by a group of men.

The victim, who sustained multiple injuries during the assault, was able to contact police and report the incident a short time later.

Following enquiries, police were able to identify two men involved in the assault – an 18-year-old man from Banks and a 19-year-old man from Monash.

The men were arrested last night (Thursday, 18 July 2024) following the execution of search warrants at their residences. They have each been charged with one count of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and will appear in court next month.

Police are seeking to identify the other men involved in the assault, and would like to speak to anyone who may be able to identify them, as well as anyone who witnessed the assault.

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 7798415. Information can be provided anonymously.

ACT Policing is targeting criminal and anti-social behaviour in the City and immediate surrounds as part of a City Safe Campaign which commenced earlier in the month.

Source: ACT Police

A 46-year-old Scullin man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Thursday, 18 July 2024) charged in relation to a family violence assault involving a sword.

About 11.20pm last night (Wednesday, 17 July), police responded to reports of a disturbance at a residence in Scullin.

Upon arrival police could hear the sounds of a woman screaming and entered the residence.

Police observed the man holding a sword while standing in an internal doorway allegedly preventing a woman from leaving. At this time, police also observed the woman to be nursing a wound to her chin.

Police directed the man to drop the sword, which he did, before being arrested. ACT Ambulance Service paramedics attended the location and provided treatment to both the woman and the man.

He has been charged with four offences – aggravated assault occasioning actual bodily harm, possess offensive weapon with intent, forcible confinement, and contravene family violence order.

If you are experiencing family violence or know someone who is, the following services are available:

ACT Domestic Violence Crisis Service 02 6280 0900

Canberra Rape Crisis Centre 02 6247 2525

YWCA Canberra Domestic Violence Support Service 02 6185 2000

ACT Government family violence services

Source: ACT Police

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an alleged assault that occurred in the carpark of the Tuggeranong Uniting Church earlier this month.

About 2.50pm on Saturday, 6 July 2024, three people were sitting in a parked car in the church carpark, near the Erindale Shopping Centre, in Wanniassa.

A man unknown to them approached the vehicle and after speaking to one of the occupants, struck the passenger side window, shattering the glass.

The occupants exited the vehicle to confront the man and the offender is alleged to have assaulted them.

Two of the occupants of the vehicle were subsequently conveyed to hospital with non life-threatening injuries.

A 25-year-old man was arrested at the scene and has been charged with two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, common assault and property damage.

Police have already spoken to some witnesses but would urge anyone else who saw the incident and has not yet spoken to police to come forward.

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 7792360. Information can be provided anonymously.

Source: ACT Police

ACT and NSW police form joint strike force to investigate missing woman Laura Haworth

Source: ACT Police

ACT Policing is supporting National Missing Persons Week (28 July to 3 August 2024) by highlighting the 14 active long-term missing persons cases in the ACT.

National Missing Persons Week (NMPW) is an annual campaign that seeks to raise awareness of long-term missing persons cases across Australia.

Every year, about 50,000 people are reported missing to police. Almost all are found safe and well, but some remain missing for more than three months.

The ACT currently has 14 long-term missing people, including two missing overseas.

ACT Policing Detective Acting Inspector Adam Rhynehart said NMPW aims to highlight some of the hundreds of long-term missing persons cases across the country and hopefully find answers for those left behind.

“Police are always searching but we cannot do it without help from the community. I ask anyone with any information – no matter how big or small – to contact Crime Stoppers,” Detective Acting Inspector Rhynehart said.

“The information you provide could be the key to giving their families some much needed answers.”

More information on missing persons can be found at:

www.police.act.gov.au/crime/missing-persons

www.missingpersons.gov.au

A long-term missing person is a person missing for a period of three months or more.

Source: ACT Police

A 33-year-old Chinese national has been charged with drug trafficking offences following the execution of search warrants across north Canberra yesterday.

In December 2023 ACT Policing, Victoria Police and NSW Police disrupted Australia’s largest illegal steroid and controlled drug distribution network. This group was working out of both the ACT and Victoria.

As part of ongoing investigations from that operation, a second criminal group was identified operating in the ACT. Police will allege this group was also promoting their illegal business through bodybuilding discussion forums and using encrypted messaging apps to facilitate the sales.

Yesterday (Thursday, 25 July 2024) ACT Policing Drugs and Organised Crime Team, with the assistance of Australian Border Force officers executed search warrants in Flynn, O’Connor and Whitlam.

At the O’Connor residence police located more than 59,000 thousand vials and 156,000 tablets of steroids and prescription drugs with an estimated value of at least $5 million. An extendable baton, cash and other items that supported the distribution of the drugs were also seized.

At the Flynn home, two BMW vehicles were seized – suspected to have been purchased with the proceeds of crime.

A 33-year-old Chinese national was arrested at the Flynn home and he was charged with 23 counts of supplying an anabolic steroid, 27 counts of supplying a declared substance, one count of attempting to supply anabolic steroids, possessing a prohibited weapon, possessing the proceeds of crime, and failing to comply with a 3LA order.

He is scheduled to appear in the ACT Magistrates Court today (Friday 26 July 2024) where bail will be opposed.

The investigation is ongoing and further arrests may be made.

Anyone who has information about the illegal sale and distribution of these drugs is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote 7516495. Information can be provided anonymously.

Note for journalists: Footage and images in relation to this matter can be downloaded from Hightail (this link will expire in seven days).

Source: ACT Police

Updated 7.50am, Tuesday 6 August 2024

The wanted 27-year-old man police sought assistance to locate last month has been arrested.

About 8pm last night (Monday, 5 August 2024), police conducted a traffic stop on a silver Honda City sedan on Kingsford Smith Drive, Florey.

The man was subsequently located hiding in the boot of the vehicle and arrested.

He will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Tuesday, 6 August 2024) charged with breach of parole and possess prohibited weapon. Further charges are anticipated.

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ACT Policing is urgently seeking the public’s assistance to locate wanted 27-year-old man Nicholas Peter.

Mr Peter is wanted in relation to multiple driving, fail to stop and possible firearm offences.

He is described as Caucasian in appearance, about 185cm (6’1”) tall, with short, dark brown hair, brown eyes and a thin build.

He has been seen driving a black Audi SUV (last seen with ACT registration YND36V) or a blue motorbike. He is known to frequent the Gilmore and Chisholm areas of Tuggeranong.

Police also believe Mr Peter may be in possession of firearms so he should not be approached by members of the public.

ACT Policing is urging Mr Peter to surrender himself to the nearest police station or to contact police and provide his location.

Members of the public are urged not to approach Mr Peter, but to contact ACT Policing Operations on 131 444 immediately to report any information regarding his whereabouts. Information can be provided anonymously.

Source: ACT Police

Twenty-five people have been arrested, including more than a dozen in one night, following the launch of the City Safe Campaign on Monday, 8 July 2024.

The City Safe Campaign – targeting criminal acts and anti-social behaviour in the City and immediate surrounds – is a high visibility operation focused on policing licenced premises, local businesses, and high foot traffic areas.

During first two weeks of the operation, police have arrested 25 people for various offences including theft, breach of bail, possessing stolen property, breaching good behaviour orders and assault.

A further six people were lodged into protective custody at the ACT Watch House or transported to the Sobering Up Shelter to ensure their safety due to their level of intoxication. Seven people were issued with move on directions for drinking in public.

Officer in Charge of City Police Station, Acting Superintendent Dave Craft, said the first two weeks of the operation had seen more foot patrols in the central business district and around city bars and nightclubs.

“We want people to feel safe while moving through the city and we do that by looking out for people who may be vulnerable and need a little bit of help, or by intervening in situations where people are acting aggressively.

“Increased police visibility around those areas seven days a week will hopefully make people reconsider their antisocial or violent behaviour, and it ensures we’re nearby to quickly provide assistance if required.”