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ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an assault in Watson earlier this week that resulted in one man being hospitalised with facial injuries.

On Monday afternoon (7 April 2025), a white Toyota Hilux utility parked in the driveway of a home on Officer Crescent in Ainslie was damaged.

After discovering the damage, two men attended a home on Antill Street in Watson where they were allegedly attacked by a group of men, leaving a 44-year-old man with facial injuries that required hospital treatment.

Officers arrived a short time later and at about 10pm that evening, a 20-year-old man and an 18-year-old man were arrested at a residence on Knox Street, Watson.

Both men were charged with joint commission assault occasioning actual bodily harm and faced the ACT Magistrates Court on Tuesday (8 April 2025).

Enquiries into the incident and other offences are ongoing and police are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

Anyone with CCTV or dash-cam footage from Monday, 7 April 2025 near:

• Officer Cresent, Ainslie between 12:30pm and 1:00pm, or
• Antill Street, Watson between 4:20pm and 4:40pm,

is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference number 8016241. Information can be provided anonymously.

In six incidents of alleged theft across stores in Canberra, a 34-year-old man has stolen more than $3,600 worth of items and will face court today.

• About 3pm on Sunday, 9 March 2025, a 34-year-old man entered a retail store in Majura. It is alleged the man stole 15 items valued at a total value of $795.
• About 6:30pm on Friday, 14 March 2025, the man entered a retail store in Tuggeranong. It is alleged he stole 18 items valued at a total of $821.
• About 1:15pm on Monday, 17 March 2025, the man entered a retail store in Gungahlin. It is alleged he stole six items valued at a total of $633.
• About 6:54pm on Monday, 24 March 2025, the man returns to the same retail store in Gungahlin. It is alleged he stole 16 items valued at a total of $859.
• About 2:30pm on Saturday, 29 March 2025, the man enters a department store in the city. It is alleged he stole three items valued at a total of $320.
• About 4:23pm on Monday, 7 April 2025, the man enters a grocery store in Mawson. It is alleged he stole 19 items valued at a total of $185.20.

Following an investigation into the series of thefts, police identified a person of interest.

Yesterday (25 April 2025), officers attached to City Police Station executed a search warrant on the man’s residence in Mawson.

During the search police located clothing the man allegedly wore during the theft incidents, as well as 92 pairs of high-end shoes and two motorcycle helmets believed to be proceeds of crime.

The 34-year-old man – who was subject to a good beahviour order at the time of the incidents – has been charged with breaching good behaviour obligations, theft, two counts of minor theft, possession of property suspected of being proceeds of crime and unlawful possession of stolen property. He is expected to face the ACT Magistrates Court this morning (26 April 2025).

Enquiries are ongoing and further charges are expected to be laid.

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage of a single vehicle collision that occurred on Canberra Avenue yesterday.

About 1:35pm yesterday (Thursday, 24 April 2025) police and emergency services responded to reports of a blue Mazda 3 bearing NSW registration DD56WP colliding with a tree.

The collision occurred near the intersection of Woods Lane and Canberra Avenue.

A 63-year-old man and a 62-year-old woman were transported to hospital both in a serious condition.

ACT Policing’s Major Collision Team are conducting an investigation into the incident.

The vehicle was observed driving erratically on Norse Road in Beard and Canberra Avenue in Symonston shortly before the collision. Police urge anyone who may have dash-cam footage of the vehicle to come forward.

Anyone who may have any information in relation to this collision is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference 8031224.

A 14-year-old boy has been arrested overnight following the theft of a motor vehicle in the Gungahlin region.

About 3:10am this morning (25 April 2025), a 14-year-old boy stole an Audi SUV from a residence in Forde.

At this time, the owner of the vehicle woke to the sound of their vehicle engine starting and went outside as the vehicle was reversing out of the driveway.

The owner was able to get to the driver’s side where he opened the door and restrained the 14-year-old boy.

Shortly after, officers attended the residence and arrested the boy.

The 14-year-old boy – who was subject to bail conditions at the time of the incident – has been charged with breach of bail and taking a motor vehicle without consent.

The boy will face the ACT Children’s Court tomorrow morning (26 April 2025).

ACT Policing is seeking information about unlawful possession of firearms after two unregistered weapons were located in Holder.

Following investigations into recent shootings in the ACT, about 2:50pm yesterday (22 April 2025), officers executed a search warrant at a vacant residence in Holder.

Two of the 21 firearms located at the premises were unregistered. Police seized all 21 firearms along with a suppressor and approximately 10,000 rounds of various ammunition types.

Additionally, a detonation cord was located at the premises, which was subsequently taken by the AFP Bomb Response Team.

No charges have been laid at this time, however enquiries into this matter are continuing.

ACT Policing is calling on the community to provide information that identifies the location of illicit firearms, particularly those in the hands of criminals.

The threat to safety posed by criminals who possess, carry, or use firearms is a considerable risk to the community. We need to ensure illicit firearms are taken out of the hands of criminals for the safety of everyone in the community.

Anyone with any information about the illegal possession of firearms in the ACT should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website.  Information can be provided anonymously.

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an act of vandalism where a hate symbol was placed onto an election corflute sign.

Between 5pm last Wednesday (16 April 2025) and 9am last Thursday (17 April 2025), an election sign on Horse Park Drive in Amaroo was defaced with a hate symbol.

The matter was reported to police and anyone who witnessed suspicious activity along Horse Park Drive at Amaroo between those times is asked to come forward.

ACT Policing reminds the community that interfering or defacing election advertising material is an offence.

Anyone with information that could assist police (including anyone with relevant dash-cam footage) is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference number 7939320. Information can be provided anonymously.

Police have seized approximately $10,000 in cash, an imitation firearm, two listening devices and suspected stolen property following search warrants yesterday.

After the discovery of explosives, drugs and ammunition in a car on Sunday, 13 April 2025, officers from Woden Station executed search warrants at a hotel in Tuggeranong and on two more vehicles linked to the Mazda 2.

During the search, police located prohibited weapons including a taser, knife, extendable baton, and imitation firearm. Approximately $10,000 in cash, two listening devices and commemorative coins suspected of being stolen property were also located.

No charges have been laid and enquiries are ongoing.

Anyone who can assist police with information about the illegal sale and distribution of drugs in the ACT is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Information can be provided anonymously.

A 20-year-old man has been charged with drug driving after allegedly colliding with a motorcyclist on Thursday night and fleeing the scene.

About 7:40pm (17 April 2025), police and emergency services received reports of a collision between a Harley Davidson motorcycle and Toyota sedan at the intersection of Yamba Drive and Julia Flynn Ave, Isaacs.

Police who arrived at the scene were unable to locate the driver or vehicle and witnesses reported he had fled.

The motorcyclist was treated by ACT Ambulance Service paramedics and transported to hospital with serious injuries.

A short time later, a member of the public located the driver in Mawson and returned him to the collision scene.

He tested positive for driving with drugs in his system and he was taken into custody.

The Toyota sedan was later located in a green belt in Mawson.

The driver, a 20-year-old man from Isaacs, will face the ACT Magistrates Court at a later date, charged with negligent driving causing actual bodily harm, drug driving, and failing to stop and give assistance.

Anyone who witnessed or has dash-cam footage of the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference number 8025226. Information can be provided anonymously.