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A 51-year-old man will face court today after allegedly stealing more than 1.5 tonnes of copper from construction sites and other locations in the ACT.

In June, police were notified of burglaries at a construction site in Gungahlin where a vehicle, tools, and copper wire were stolen.

Investigations identified the stolen vehicle had attended an address in Florey and when police attempted to speak to the occupants, they observed copper wiring in the backyard.

Police later executed a search warrant at the residence and seized a mobile phone.

Yesterday (Wednesday, 30 July 2025), police attended an address in Bonner to locate a 51-year-old man believed to be responsible for the construction site burglary and theft of the vehicle. He attempted to flee but was caught in the yard of a nearby home.

Following further enquiries, police will allege the man sold more than 1.6 tonnes of stolen copper to a metal recycling centre this year.

He has been charged with two counts of unlawful possession of stolen property, burglary, driving a motor vehicle without consent, and trespass, and is scheduled to appear in the ACT Magistrates Court today (Thursday, 31 July 2025).

A 19-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing his mother at their home in Page.

About 8am yesterday (Wednesday, 30 July 2025), the man allegedly stabbed his mother multiple times with a kitchen knife.

He then attended Belconnen Station to report the incident and was subsequently arrested.

Police and emergency services attended the home, and the woman was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

The teenager has been charged with attempted murder and is expected to face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Thursday, 31 July 2025).

A 36-year-old man will face court today after allegedly threatening to kill his property manager.

On Monday (28 July 2025) morning, police allege the man sent several messages to his property manager, including threats to kill her.

The incident was reported to police and yesterday (Tuesday, 29 July 2025), the man was arrested at his home in Lyneham.

Police will also allege the man repeatedly attended the woman’s workplace and verbally abused her and other employees.

The man was charged with using a carriage service to threaten to kill and stalking, and is due to face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Wednesday, 30 July 2025).

A 44-year-old man who was ordered by a court not to be in the ACT has been charged after allegedly ramming a police vehicle while attempting to escape from police.

About midday yesterday (Monday, 11 August 2025), police were searching for the driver of a black Volkswagen Tiguan after he was allegedly involved in an altercation with security guards at Australian National University earlier that morning. Police will allege the man refused to leave the university grounds as directed by campus security.

Officers conducting patrols in Lyneham observed the vehicle run a red light on Northbourne Avenue and directed the driver to pull over. The man refused to stop for police, speeding away and running another red light.

About 1:40pm, the vehicle was spotted in Dickson where police attempted to apprehend the driver.

He allegedly reversed into a police vehicle before officers removed him from the car, subsequently arresting him.

A search of the man located an expired driver’s licence, and a small bag suspected to contain methamphetamine.

He was issued with an Immediate Suspension Notice suspending his right to drive in the ACT.

The man was also charged with multiple traffic offences including failing to stop for police, dangerous driving, driving unlicenced and refusing to undergo drug and alcohol testing. He is expected to face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Tuesday, 12 August 2025).

Updated 4:15pm, Monday 11 August 2025

Thanks Canberra, the man we posted about yesterday has been identified. He is expected to be charged with assault and property damage offences at a later date.

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ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an incident in May where a bus driver was confronted by a male passenger.

About 11:30am on Saturday, 17 May 2025, a man boarded a bus near the Calwell shops.

He refused to pay his fare and became verbally aggressive to the driver. After a short period, he head-butted the glass partition and broke it, causing the glass to shatter over the driver, before fleeing.

The man is described as Caucasian in appearance, approximately 170cm tall (5’7”) with dark facial hair. At the time of the incident he was wearing a black hat, black hoodie, black pants, dark shoes, and was carrying a black bag.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that can assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote 8051298. Information can be provided anonymously.

Two men have been charged with family violence offences after being arrested in separate incidents.

About 10:30pm last night (Saturday, 9 August 20205), a 41-year-old Phillip man allegedly used a brick to damage his partner’s vehicle while she was sitting inside. He also allegedly grabbed her and threatened to kill her before she managed to flee and call for help.

Police located the man nearby and he was arrested.

He has been charged with reckless threat to kill a person, aggravated common assault, possessing an offensive weapon with intent, and property damage.

In a separate matter, police charged a 47-year-old Strathnairn man after he allegedly assaulted his partner multiple times since September 2024.

It will be alleged the man shoved his partner to the ground, strangled her, restrained her, and threw items at her. The incidents were reported to police and he was arrested yesterday morning.

He has been charged with two counts of aggravated common assault, as well as chokes/suffocates/strangles another person, and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

Both men are due to appear before the ACT Magistrates Court tomorrow (Monday, 11 August 2025).

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 6247 2525

Updated at 10:30am, Wednesday 13 August 2025

Thanks Canberra, the man we posted about last week has been identified. He is expected to be charged with property damage offences and face court at a later date.

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ACT Policing is seeking the public’s assistance to identify a man believed to have damaged vehicles at a temple in Florey this week.

About 9pm on Monday (4 August 2025), police received multiple reports of slashed tyres at a temple in Florey.

Following enquiries, police are appealing for the community’s assistance to identify a man captured on CCTV allegedly damaging tyres.

Anyone who can assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote 8123857. Information can be provided anonymously.