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ACT Policing is alerting Canberrans of traffic disruptions tomorrow due to National Police Remembrance Day.

On Monday afternoon (29 September 2025) roads in Barton and Parkes will be closed to facilitate activities for National Police Remembrance Day:

• Kings Avenue – both directions: King George Terrace to Parkes Way (including the Kings Avenue bridge): 4pm to 5pm.
• Blackall Street – both directions: Broughton Street to Kings Avenue: 3pm to 5pm.
• Wendouree Drive – Both directions: Kings Avenue to the National Carillon: All-day.

Drivers who find themselves at a road closure are reminded to obey the directions of police and traffic controllers – diversion and detours will be in place. If delayed, drivers should not break road rules (including crossing verges, paths or median strips). Disruptions will be kept to a minimum.

If road users encounter traffic disruptions, we ask that they:

• Always be aware of their surroundings
• Obey the directions of police – especially at intersections
• Be patient
• Don’t drive over median strips or perform illegal U-turns
• Recognise that the delay will be for a short period only

ACT Policing thanks Canberra drivers for their understanding as this event occurs.

A 49-year-old man from Ngunnawal has become the fourth road fatality for 2025 after being hit by a light rail vehicle today.

About 7:15pm this evening (Saturday, 27 September 2025), police and emergency services responded to a collision between a light rail vehicle and a pedestrian at the intersection of Northbourne Avenue and Barton Highway in Downer.

Emergency services treated the man at the scene before he was transported to hospital with life-threating injures. He was sadly declared deceased a short time later.

This brings the ACT road toll for 2025 to 4 persons.

ACT Road Policing’s Major Collision Team is investigating the circumstances of the collision, and a report will be prepared for the Coroner.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or who may have dash cam footage relating to the man walking in the area prior to 7:15pm is urged to contact Crime Stoppers via the Crime Stoppers ACT website, or by calling 1800 333 000. Please quote reference number P2385236.

UPDATED 10:25pm, Saturday, 27 September 2025.

Good news Canberra, the missing 71-year-old woman we posted about earlier this evening has been found safe and well. Thanks for the shares.

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ACT Policing is seeking the public’s assistance to locate missing 71-year-old woman Erica McPhee.

Erica has not been seen or heard from since 1:30pm today, Saturday 27 September 2025, and was last seen in Forrest.

She is described as Caucasian in appearance, about 170cm (5’7”) tall, with a slim build, grey shoulder length hair and brown eyes.

She was last seen wearing a pink T-shirt, blue jeans, white sneakers and carrying a white bucket.

Erica does not have access to her mobile phone.  She has dementia and is known to frequent the Kingston and Manuka area.

Police and Erica’s family hold concerns for her welfare, and are requesting the public’s assistance to locate her.

Anyone who has seen Erica, or who may have any information regarding her whereabouts is urged to contact ACT Policing on 131 444. Please quote reference number P2385228. Information can be provided anonymously.

ACT Policing is seeking information about two youths allegedly involved in an assault on a light rail vehicle earlier this month.

About 7pm on Monday, 8 September (2025), two girls approached a man whilst travelling on the light rail, before assaulting him.

A short time later, the two girls exited the light rail at MacArthur Avenue and nearby witnesses helped the man. He received facial injuries and was taken to hospital in a stable condition.

The two young people were wearing the following:

• Person 1: Red hoodie, black pants, Nike sneakers with a brown cross body bag and a re-usable cooler shopping bag.
• Person 2: Black shirt with a black jacket, blue ripped jeans and two re-usable cooler shopping bags.

Following enquiries, police are now calling on the public for assistance to identify the two young people depicted in the images.

Anyone who has information about the assault, or can identify the two young people is urged to contact Crime Stoppers via the Crime Stoppers ACT website or calling 1800 333 000. Please quote 8155609. Information can be provided anonymously.

As the individuals in question are believed to be under 18, we have blurred their faces due to legislation that prevents the identification of young people and a criminal incident.

ACT Policing is seeking information on a Toyota Landcruiser 4WD ute and its male driver after a collision on the Barton Highway yesterday.

About 3:00pm yesterday (Thursday, 25 September 2025), a white Toyota Landcruiser tray back utility, that had Victorian registration FPX351 at the time, failed to stop after a collision on the Barton Highway near the Gungahlin Drive overpass.

Police believe that the vehicle may have also been involved in a previous attempted burglary incident in Phillip on Tuesday (23 September 2025) and that the driver of the vehicle may be changing the licence plates. At the time of the attempted burglary it was observed with NSW registration 59644J.

Anyone who can identify the man or who can provide the location of the vehicle is urged to contact Crime Stoppers via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote 8171427. Information can be provided anonymously.

Police are seeking assistance to identify three men following shoplifting and stolen vehicle incidents across Canberra.

Last Monday (15 September 2025), two of the men attended an electronics goods store in the CBD.

Police allege that the men collected multiple items and left the store without paying for them.

At about 8:15pm the same day, the three men attended a liquor store in the Canberra CBD. Police allege the three men collected several cartons of alcoholic beverages and left without paying for the items.

Last Friday (19 September 2025), one of the men was seen on CCTV at a petrol station fuelling a vehicle previously recorded as stolen. The man left without paying for the fuel.

About 4:23pm that same day, the three men attended a liquor store in Woden. It is alleged that they collected multiple cartons of alcoholic beverages and left without paying.

ACT Policing suspect the three men may be related to further similar incidents and are seeking public assistance to identify them.

The three men are described as the following:

• Person 1: is shown wearing a light coloured T-Shirt, white sneakers, black vest, and pants.
• Person 2: has orange coloured hair, and is wearing black jumper, pants and shoes.
• Person 3: is wearing a black hat, puffer jacket and black pants.

Anyone who can identify these three men or has information about the incidents is urged to contact Crime Stoppers via the Crime Stoppers ACT website or by calling 1800 333 000.  Please quote 8165026. Information can be provided anonymously.

A 37-year-old Phillip man has been charged with 19 breaches of family violence orders after repeated contacts with his former partner.

At around 10am yesterday, (Tuesday, 23 September 2025), police attended an educational institution after reports the man was on the premises of his former partner’s place of study. It will be alleged the man followed his former partner from her place of work to the institution. Both locations are listed as prohibited places on his family violence order.

When speaking to the victim, she also alleged the man had also been attempting to communicate to her through messaging on multiple bank transfers.

Yesterday afternoon, police arrested the man near the ACT Magistrates Court in the City.

He was charged with 19 instances of breaching family violence orders and is expected to face court later today.

ACT Policing takes a zero tolerance approach to family violence matters, especially when allegations of breaches of existing court imposed Family Violence Orders are made. More information about Family Violence Orders can be found on the ACT Courts website.

If you are experiencing family violence, 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 6247 2525

A man and a woman have been charged after a stolen vehicle was recovered in Weston yesterday.

About 12:15pm yesterday (Tuesday, 23 September 2025) ACT Policing received a call from a member of the public, reporting a black Mercedes sedan travelling at speed through a school zone.

A short time later, police located the Mercedes parked in a carport in Weston and observed a man and a woman leaving the vehicle. Two children were also located in the rear seat of the Mercedes.

Checks on the vehicle confirmed it was reported stolen from a Forrest residence earlier this month. The Mercedes was seized for a forensic examination.

A 45-year-old Mawson man and a 48-year-old woman were subsequently arrested. The woman was also allegedly found to be in possession of items believed stolen including car keys, jewellery, mobile phones and watches.

The Mawson man was charged with ride/drive motor vehicle without consent and breach of parole. He also returned a positive roadside drug test.

The woman was charged with unlawful possession of stolen property, ride/drive motor vehicle without consent and breach of a good behaviour order. Both are expected to appear in the ACT Magistrates Court today (Wednesday, 24 September 2025).

The two children were placed in emergency care.