Category: MIL-OSI

Source: ACT Police

ACT Policing is seeking public assistance following the theft of a Porsche Cayenne 3 in Narrabundah yesterday morning.

About 6am on Friday, 16 February 2024, a handbag and keys to the Porsche were stolen from a home in Narrabundah.

Following the reported burglary, police obtained CCTV footage from a petrol station in Casey that allegedly showed a 16-year-old boy refueling the vehicle, before driving away without paying.

Members of Operation TORIC identified the boy from the CCTV footage and arrested him in Nicholls. The stolen motor vehicle and bank cards in the victim’s name were also recovered.

The boy is due to appear before the ACT Children’s Court today (Saturday, 17 February 2024), facing charges of driving a motor vehicle without consent, making off without payment and other driving offences. Police will be looking to oppose bail.

Police are seeking anyone who witnessed or has dash cam footage of the black Porsche with NSW registration EQI62T being driven around Canberra yesterday morning.

Anyone who can assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via theCrime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote 7675351. Information can be provided anonymously.

Source: ACT Police

***Updated on 16 February 2024***

Good news Canberra, the woman in the CCTV footage has been identified. Thank you for all your assistance.

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54-year-old Moncrieff man will face the ACT Magistrate’s Court today (Thursday, 15 February 2024) charged in relation to a robbery in Gungahlin.

About 1.35pm yesterday (Wednesday, 14 February), a woman was attempting to deposit a sum of cash into an ATM at a bank in the Gungahlin Marketplace.

Police allege about this time, the man has snatched the money from the woman and ran from the bank.

The man was subsequently stopped from fleeing by a member of the public before the victim caught up with the man and allegedly took back her money before the man fled the area.

Police attended and viewed CCTV footage from Gungahlin Marketplace, which enabled them to identify the alleged offender.

The man was subsequently arrested about 11.50pm Wednesday, 14 February in Lyneham.

He has been charged with four offences – robbery, prevent carrying out forensic procedure, and two counts of possess knife without reasonable excuse. Further charges are also expected.

Police would like to speak to the woman who intervened to prevent the man from fleeing the scene of the alleged incident, as well as any other witnesses who have not yet spoken to police.

Anyone with any 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 7673909. Information can be provided anonymously.

Source: ACT Police

ACT Policing has located the body of a 57-year-old man near Shepherds Lookout outside Strathnairn.

About 12.25pm yesterday (Tuesday, 13 February 2024), police commenced a search for the man after he was reported missing.

The search took in an area near the Murrumbidgee River and Shepherds Lookout, and utilised resources from ACT Policing general duties, AFP Search and Rescue, and the ACT State Emergency Service.

Sadly, the man’s body was located about 7.20pm.

Police are investigating the circumstances of the incident, and would like to speak to anyone who may have been in the vicinity of Shepherds Lookout between 11am Monday, 12 February and 3pm, Tuesday 13 February.

Anyone with information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via theCrime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference 7672986. Information can be provided anonymously.

Source: ACT Police

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to several instances of erratic and dangerous driving in Canberra’s inner north and south on Saturday afternoon.

From about midday (Saturday, 10 February 2024), police received multiple calls about a white Haval with ACT registration YQY65A driving erratically in Civic, Reid, Campbell and Narrabundah.

Police located the vehicle in Barton and observed the driver exceeding the posted speed limit and swerving across multiple lanes.

A short time later, the Haval collided with a BMW on Kings Avenue.

Emergency services attended the scene and the driver of the Haval was taken to hospital with minor injuries.

Police would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the Haval being driven throughout the day, or who may have dash-cam footage.

Anyone who can assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote 7670443. Information can be provided anonymously.

Source: ACT Police

ACT Policing is seeking assistance from members of the public to identify a man believed to be involved in an assault on Bunda Street on Monday, 22 January 2024.

About 12.45pm, a parking inspector was allegedly assaulted by a man on Bunda Street, City, directly adjacent to the Guzman y Gomez store.

One man involved in the alleged assault has been identified and is assisting police with enquiries, however a second man believed to be involved in the incident is yet to be identified.

The man is described as having a tan complexion, black short hair, dark facial features, and a black beard.

Anyone who can identify the man in the CCTV image, or who witnessed the alleged assault is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference 7654360. Information can be provided anonymously.

Source: ACT Police

ACT Policing is releasing CCTV footage in order to identify a man who allegedly committed a burglary at a Holt residence earlier this week.

Between 4.20am and 4.30am, Sunday 4 February 2024, police allege the man stole a black mountain bike as well as a black and red electric scooter from the garage of a residence on Lionel Rose Street.

The man is described as Caucasian in appearance, with a medium build, short facial hair, and a distinctive face tattoo on his right hand.

Police would like to speak to anyone who may be able to identify the man from the CCTV footage.

Police are also encouraging anyone who has been the victim of a domestic burglary, particularly in the Holt, Ginninderrry, or Strathnairn area, to report these incidents and provide details of stolen items to police on 131 444.

Anyone with information about this incident that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference 7665190.

Source: ACT Police

A 23-year-old man has died following an incident at the Murrumbidgee River earlier today (Thursday, 8 February 2024).

About 5.40pm, police and emergency services responded to reports that a man had gone into the water near the Uriarra Crossing bridge and failed to surface.

A search for the man was commenced, utilising resources from ACT Policing, AFP Search and Rescue, ACT Fire & Rescue, and the SES.

Sadly, the man’s body was located in the water about 8.35pm.

ACT Policing will prepare a report for the Coroner.

Anyone who witnessed the incident who has not already spoken to police is urged to contact ACT Policing on 131 444. Please quote reference 7668984.

Source: ACT Police

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses, CCTV and dash-cam footage of a collision Melba.

About 6.35pm on Tuesday, 6 February 2024, police and emergency services responded to reports of a collision between a gold Toyota Camry sedan and an electric scooter at the corner of Alfred Hill Driver and Linger Place, Melba.

The scooter rider was treated at the scene by ACT Ambulance Service paramedics before being transported to hospital in a critical condition.

Police would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the collision, or who may have CCTV or dash-cam footage of the incident or of the vehicles leading up to the incident.

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 7667158.

Source: ACT Police

ACT Policing Major Collision Team investigators are continuing to investigate the death of 28-year-old Queanbeyan man Jyle Molloy Murphy on Pialligo Avenue two years ago.

About 11.00pm on Sunday, 27 February 2022, Jyle was struck and killed by a vehicle on Pialligo Avenue heading towards Queanbeyan.

Police have confirmed Jyle was picked up by a dark coloured sedan while he was on Morshead Drive sometime before 11.00pm that evening, and have previously released dash-cam footage from another vehicle showing this.

Soon after, Jyle exited this vehicle and was walking along Pialligo Avenue when he was struck and killed.

A review of CCTV footage also identified a white Toyota 4WD in the area.

Senior Constable Will Stevenson from ACT Policing’s Major Collision Team said police believe there are people in the community with light to shed on Jyle’s death.

“Today, on the second anniversary of his death, I would like to repeat our previous calls to anyone with information on Jyle’s death to come forward,” Senior Constable Stevenson said.

“Jyle was a much loved and loving member of our community, and it is important that we discover what happened to him that night two years ago.

“Think about how you would feel if you lost your own child or loved one and not have answers. Then also knowing that there are people in the community that can help, but are unwilling to. It doesn’t leave them with great faith in humanity and makes a tragic situation worse.

“Any information, no matter how big or small, could be the piece that we need to ultimately discover what happened to Jyle.”

Police are once again calling on any of the occupants of either of the dark or white vehicles to come forward rather than wait for police to knock on the door – it is likely the occupants of the dark coloured sedan were the last people to see Jyle alive.

Anyone who saw Jyle on the evening of 27 February two years ago anywhere between Russell and Pialligo, or was travelling eastbound on Pialligo Avenue, towards Queanbeyan, should contact police.

Additionally, police are also asking Canberrans to consider anyone who was visiting Canberra that night that may have been driving on this road. The Red Hot Summer Tour concert had finished earlier in the evening and interstate visitors may have been leaving Canberra via Pialligo Avenue at this time.

FAMILY STATEMENT

“The 27 of February 2024 marks two years since our beloved Jyle was tragically taken away from us.

“We love Jyle beyond measure and miss him endlessly. As a family, we struggle through each day, heavily grieving the loss of Jyle. Our hearts will forever ache for our son, brother, uncle, partner, and missing piece of our family.

“Due to this heinous act, our family will never be the same. We know someone out there knows something – please do the right thing and speak up.

“Please help our broken family bring Jyle the justice he deserves.”

ENDS

Anyone with information who could assist the investigation into Jyle’s death is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via theCrime Stoppers ACT website.

Please quote 7045713. Information can be provided anonymously.

Source: ACT Police

A 31-year-old Gungahlin man who was on parole and bail at the time of his arrest will face court after he was detected driving at 157km/h in a 80km/h zone earlier today.

About 11:00am today (Monday, 26 February 2024), Road Policing officers were conducting speed enforcement operations on Gungahlin Drive, Franklin when they observed a white Holden Commodore utility being driven at 156km/h in the posted 80km/h zone.

The Commodore was observed to weave in and out of traffic while police attempted to catch up to it.

Shortly after, the driver, a 31-year-old man from Gungahlin, stalled the vehicle and was apprehended by police. The Commodore utility was seized under road transport legislation.

The man is expected to face the ACT Magistrates Court today charged with aggravated furious driving, exceeding the speed limit by more than 45km/h, failing to stop for police, drive while disqualified, breach of bail and breach of parole.

If any witnesses have dash-cam footage of the Commodore ute driving in the Gungahlin area shortly before 11am, they are urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via theCrime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote 7684052. Information can be provided anonymously.