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ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an alleged animal cruelty incident that occurred last week at Arawang Paddock.

About 9.30pm last Thursday (31 October 2024) a group of males wearing Halloween costumes were observed hitting a horse with a baseball bat at the Arawang Paddock, on the corner of Namatjira Drive and Kambah Pool Road.

Later that evening, the owner of the horse attended the paddock and located their horse with a sticky substance on it. The horse was not seriously injured.

A second owner spoke to police whose horse was also subject to abuse by the group.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has any information in relation to the identity of the group of males, is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference number 7889027.

A 29-year-old man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today after allegedly assaulting his partner and evading police after the incident.

About 2.30pm yesterday afternoon (Tuesday, 5 November 2024), police received a report of a man hitting a woman in the face while in public in Greenway, before leaving the scene in a Toyota Corolla.

A short time later, police observed the same car from the report travelling along Cynthea Teague Crescent and directed the driver to stop.

The 29-year-old man failed to stop for police, swerving around officers and driving in an erratic manner.

The vehicle was later located in Isabella Plains and police found the man hiding in the roof cavity of a nearby home.

Police seized the vehicle, and the man was arrested and charged with aggravated common assault and failing to stop a motor vehicle for police.

ACT Policing stands ready to assist victims experiencing family violence. If you are in this situation – when it is safe to do so – please contact police on 131 444 or Triple Zero (000) in an emergency, or contact a support service who can assist with crisis support, safety planning and advice.

If you require assistance, you can contact:

• Triple Zero (000) in an emergency or life-threatening situation.
• Police Assistance on 131 444 if it is a non-emergency, but you require police assistance.
• The Domestic Violence Crisis Service provides a 24-hour crisis line, advice, safety planning and information every day of the year and can be reached on 02 6280 0900.
• The Canberra Rape Crisis Centre provides a 24-hour crisis line and can be contacted on 02 6280 0900.

ACT Policing is seeking information following a stabbing that occurred in Charnwood last month.

About 5.10pm on Wednesday, 23 October 2024, a man was approached by a group of approximately 10 people – believed to be teenagers – as he approached the underpass at Cartwright Street, Charnwood.

Following a short argument between the group and the man, a 16-year-old boy allegedly produced a knife and stabbed the man in his hand and shoulder.

The group fled the area prior to police arrival, while the victim was assisted by members of the public. He was conveyed to hospital a short time later with serious injuries.

Last week (Tuesday, 29 October 2024), police executed a search warrant at the 16-year-old boy’s residence where he was subsequently arrested. He was charged with recklessly inflicting grievous bodily harm.

Police have already spoken to a number of witnesses, however would still like to speak to anyone else who witnessed the incident who has not yet spoken to police. This includes anyone with information regarding the identity of others in the group involved.

The group are believed to have arrived in the vicinity of the Charnwood Shops as early as 4pm that day.

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 number 7881986. Information can be provided anonymously.

A 61-year-old man will face the ACT Magistrates Court this morning following an investigation into his alleged sexual abuse of a girl in 2011.

In 2023 a report was made to ACT Policing relating to historical sexual assault allegations allegedly committed by the man against a 13-year-old girl.

Police will allege the man committed acts of indecency and groomed the girl at his home.

The 61-year-old man was arrested at his residence about 2.00pm yesterday (Tuesday, 19 November 2024).

He is expected to face court this morning (Wednesday, 20 November 2024) charged with three counts of committing an act of indecency on a young person, and grooming a young person.

There is no statute of limitations for sexual offences in the ACT. It doesn’t matter how much time may have passed and it is never too late to report.

If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual violence, you can report to police by attending a police station or calling ACT Policing Communications on 131 444. You can also submit an online report for historical sexual assault for incidents that occurred more than six months ago.

The ACT Policing website has a dedicated section for victims of sexual assault, with information and a range of advice and details of support options.

A 46-year-old Wanniassa man will face the ACT Magistrates Court this morning after allegedly committing a burglary at a residence in Franklin on Monday.

About 2.40pm (Monday, 18 November 2024) the man allegedly entered a property in Franklin – after forcibly tampering with the front door handle – and took items belonging to the residents. The incident was captured on CCTV footage.

The residents reported the incident to police later that day.

Shortly after, a further two people reported to police that they had arrived home to find their front door handles had been tampered with, and their properties had been ransacked.

After reviewing the CCTV footage from the Franklin incident, police located the 46-year-old man yesterday and arrested him.

He has been charged with burglary and breaching his parole obligations.

Police are also appealing to anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the suburbs of Franklin and Harrison on Monday, including anyone with CCTV or dash cam footage from around the area, to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference number 7904612.

A 17-year-old boy and a 16-year-old girl will face the ACT Children’s Court today in relation to their alleged involvement in two robberies over the last month.

On Monday, 28 October 2024, the pair entered a shop in Phillip where the 17-year-old boy allegedly produced a knife and made demands of the shop assistant – stealing a number of vapes and taking off on foot.

About 5.35pm on Saturday, 16 November 2024, the 17-year-old entered a shop in Mawson and once again allegedly produced a knife towards the shop assistant, making threats to kill them.

The boy took off on foot with a sum of cash and cigarettes.

Police arrived shortly after, and observed the 16-year-old girl standing in the vicinity of the store. Police recognised her as one of the alleged offenders from the October incident, and arrested her.

A short time later, the boy was reported to be at a nearby shop in Phillip. Upon police arrival, he was located with a number of stolen items.

The 16-year-old girl, who was subject to a good behaviour order, has been charged with two counts of aiding and abetting aggravated robbery.

The 17-year-old boy has been charged with two counts of aggravated robbery, making threats to kill, and breaching his bail conditions.

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage of a dangerous driving incident in Tuggeranong today.

About 11am (Sunday, 17 November 2024), police directed a blue Daihatsu Feroza to stop on Bugden Avenue in Fadden.

The driver braked suddenly, causing a collision with the police vehicle, before fleeing the scene.

Police began a search following several reports of the vehicle driving dangerously around the Tuggeranong area, including on footpaths and nature strips.

The vehicle was later found in Fadden and the alleged 41-year-old driver was found hiding in a nearby backyard a short time later.

He has been arrested and is due to face the ACT Magistrates Court tomorrow (Monday, 18 November 2024), charged with several driving offences.

Police would like to speak with anyone who witnessed or has dash-cam footage of the Daihatsu being driven dangerously in the Tuggeranong area between 11am and 12pm today.

Anyone who can assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote 7902769. Information can be provided anonymously.

Content warning: This media release includes details about the loss of a child that may be distressing for some individuals.

UPDATE: ACT Policing is renewing its appeal for witnesses and dash-cam footage of a two-vehicle collision on Parkes Way on Saturday afternoon.

About 1pm (Saturday, 16 November 2024), a grey Mazda 3 was travelling along the Glenloch Interchange slip road from Caswell Drive towards Parkes Way. A short time later the grey Mazda 3 collided head on with a maroon Haval station wagon.

The driver of the Haval, who was 32 weeks pregnant at the time of the collision, was transported to hospital.

Tragically, the collision resulted in the loss of the driver’s unborn baby.

ACT Policing’s Major Collision Team is investigating the circumstances of the collision, and would ask anyone that can assist to contact Crime Stoppers. Please quote reference 7902113.

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ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage of a two-vehicle collision on Parkes Way yesterday afternoon.

About 1pm (Saturday, 16 November 2024), a grey Mazda 3 was travelling along the Glenloch Interchange slip road from Caswell Drive towards Parkes Way before it collided with a maroon Haval.

Police would like to speak with anyone who witnessed the collision, or who has dash-cam footage of the two vehicles prior to the collision.

Anyone who can assist police, including anyone with dash-cam footage from the area at the time, is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote 7902113. Information can be provided anonymously.

ACT Policing has released CCTV footage to assist in identifying a man who allegedly committed an aggravated robbery at Coles, Manuka during the Minute of Silence on Remembrance Day.

About 11am on Monday (11 November 2024), the man allegedly entered the service counter and used a large kitchen knife to force two cash registers open.

The man then fled the area on foot with a sum of cash. No one was physically injured during the robbery.

He is described as being approximately 30 – 40 years of age, Caucasian in appearance, with a medium build and short blonde hair. He was wearing a navy blue cap, a blue jumper, dark pants, and black runners at the time of the incident. He also had a pair of glasses tucked into the neck of his jumper.

Anyone who can assist in identifying the man from the CCTV footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference number 7897685. Information can be provided anonymously.