Category: MIL-OSI

Source: ACT Police

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage of a two vehicle collision on Commonwealth Avenue bridge yesterday (Tuesday, 5 March 2024).

About 12.50pm, police and emergency services were called to a collision between a Toyota sedan and a black motorcycle on Commonwealth Avenue bridge, Barton.

The motorcycle rider, a 31-year-old man, was treated at the scene by ACT Ambulance Service paramedics before being transported to hospital in a serious but stable condition.

Police are investigating the circumstances of the collision, and would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident or who may have dash-cam footage from the area around the time of 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 number 7691271. Information can be provided anonymously.

Source: ACT Police

ACT Policing is calling for information from the public after a man allegedly created fictitious accounts on various online dating applications.

Between January 2023 and January 2024, the man is believed to have used fake photos and a fake name to engage with several women via online dating platforms.

In one incident, the man is alleged to have exchanged his mobile number and residential address with a woman under the guise of the fake identity as presented on his dating profile.

It is further alleged that when the man and woman met up, the man committed an act of indecency on the woman.

The man was subsequently charged with committing an act of indecency without consent.

Police have already spoken to a number of people in relation to this matter, and are urging anyone who is yet to speak to police or who has information about this matter to come forward.

Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website.Please quote 7670821. Information can be provided anonymously.

Source: ACT Police

Update issued approximately 8.30pm, Tuesday, 5 March 2024

While police continue to investigate the circumstances of this incident, the woman’s death does not appear to be suspicious.

A report will be prepared for the coroner.

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ACT Policing is investigating the death of a 51-year-old woman in a Barton hotel earlier today.

About 1.15pm (Tuesday, 5 March 2024), police responded to reports a woman had been located deceased in a hotel room on National Circuit, Barton.

At this time, investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances of the incident.

Anyone with information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or on the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference 7691343. Information can be provided anonymously.

Source: ACT Police

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage of a single vehicle motorcycle collision in Monash.

About 3.30am yesterday (Sunday, 3 March 2024), police responded to reports of a single motorcycle collision on Charleston Street, Monash.

The motorcycle rider, a 23-year-old man, was treated at the scene by ACT Ambulance Service paramedics before being transported to hospital in a serious condition.

ACT Policing’s Major Collision Team are now investigating the circumstances of the incident.

Anyone who witnessed the collision, or who may have CCTV or dash-cam footage of the area around Charleston Street at the time of the collision is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via theCrime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference 7689098. Information can be provided anonymously.

Source: ACT Police

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a family violence incident that occurred during the afternoon and evening of Thursday, 29 February 2024.

About 5pm, a woman left a Franklin residence on foot, headed towards the nearby Nullarbor Avenue light rail stop.

A short time later, a man driving a white Tesla bearing ACT registration YQC69P allegedly arrived at the light rail stop, and requested the woman get in the vehicle.

Following a short conversation, the woman got into the vehicle, where the man allegedly began to drive away with the passenger door still open.

Police allege that the woman was subsequently confined in the car whilst being driven around the Gungahlin region, where the man has allegedly assaulted the woman a number of times.

A short time later, the vehicle has stopped on the side of the road near Haydon Drive, Bruce where both the man and woman got out of the car. However, they both re-entered the car after a few minutes before driving to the Gungahlin region again.

The woman was eventually able to leave the man’s residence about 7.30pm that evening before seeking refuge at a friend’s house and contacting police.

About 11.10am on Friday, 1 March 2024, police were conducting mobile patrol in Gungahlin when they observed the man driving the Tesla.

He was subsequently arrested and faced the ACT Magistrates Court yesterday (Saturday, 2 March) charged with three offences – forcible confinement, choke, suffocate, or strangle another person, and recklessly inflict actual bodily harm.

Police would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or the Tesla vehicle being driven in Gungahlin or Belconnen on Thursday, 29 February – police understand the woman may have called out to other road users for help whilst in the car.

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 7687406. Information can be provided anonymously.

Source: ACT Police

ACT Policing is seeking assistance from members of the public to identify a man involved in an unauthorised filming incident at the Canberra Outlet Centre yesterday.

About 10.20am on Wednesday (28 February 2024), the man allegedly followed a woman into the female public toilets located within the Canberra Outlet Centre, Fyshwick.

At this time, it is alleged the man took photos of the woman using the facilities and, once confronted, fled the scene on foot.

Anyone who can assist in identifying the man is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference number 7685801. Information can be provided anonymously.

Source: ACT Police

Update issued approximately 9.15am, Wednesday, 6 March 2024

ACT Policing has established a mobile front office at Gungahlin Police Station following the closure of the Gungahlin Joint Emergency Services Centre.

The facility will be staffed by police from 8am to 8pm daily, and will provide basic front office police services, such as allowing members of the public to speak to police, report crimes, and attend for bail requirements. Justice of the Peace services are expected to commence at the site in the coming days.

It is expected this facility will be in place until such time as police are able to return to Gungahlin Police Station.

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As a result of a contamination issue at the Gungahlin Joint Emergency Services Centre, ACT Policing will temporarily relocate its officers to another work location.

During planned building works at the centre, routine testing was conducted for a range of hazardous materials. This testing identified traces of lead above acceptable levels in one location as well as diesel particulates. Further investigations are occurring to identify the extent and source of the lead and diesel particulates.

Taking a precautionary approach and to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our staff, ACT Policing and the Emergency Services Agency have enacted business continuity arrangements. Gungahlin station-based police officers will move to the former Traffic Operations Centre (TOC) in Belconnen.

As a result of this move, the front office at the Gungahlin Station will be closed from Thursday 29 February 2024. People seeking face-to-face police assistance can still attend stations in the City, Belconnen, Woden and Tuggeranong or call 131 444.

Gungahlin residents who attend the station to satisfy bail conditions should make alternative arrangements.

Gungahlin patrols will continue to attend incidents in the Gungahlin district with an aim to ensure response times are kept to a minimum.

Source: ACT Police

Do you know what to do when you encounter motorcades on our roads?

ACT Policing will be facilitating multiple high office holder visits to Canberra in 2024 and our motorcade officers would like all drivers to assist us to ensure minimum disruption and maximum safety for all road users.

Planning for these visits takes many months and balances multiple factors including the itinerary of the guest, the security requirements, the motorcade size, the preferred routes and the time of day.

While planners will always seek to minimise the impact of a motorcade movement on road users, from time to time there will be short delays.

If road users encounter police managing a motorcade we ask that they:

• Be aware of their surroundings at all times.
• 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 as the motorcade moves through

ACT Policing will use its Road Policing X/Twitter account (@ACTPol_Traffic) to provide regular updates on expected motorcade activity.

If you have an important appointment on a motorcade day please consider your route or leave earlier – especially if it involves attending the airport, City or Parliamentary precinct.

Source: ACT Police

Update at 8.35am Friday, 1 March 2024 – Thank you Canberra, the man we posted about on Wednesday has been located and charged with aggravated robbery (offensive weapon), assault occasioning actual bodily harm, possess offensive weapon with intent, aggravated burglary – intent to commit theft, joint commission theft, and destroy/damage property. He is scheduled to appear in the ACT Magistrates Court this morning (Friday, 1 March 2024).

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ACT Policing is seeking public assistance to locate a man who attempted to rob a Mitchell bottle shop earlier this month.

About 5.05pm on Friday, 16 February 2024, police allege Mitchell Jacka made demands for cash from the till at a Mitchell bottle shop while brandishing a knife.

The staff member complied with the demand before fleeing the shop and seeking assistance. In the process of fleeing, she was injured as she fell from the counter.

Soon after, a nearby shopkeeper and others attended the bottle shop and engaged with Mr Jacka. He eventually dropped the items in his possession and fled the scene.

Following extensive enquiries, ACT Policing is today seeking public assistance to locate Mitchell Jacka. He is considered a threat to the community and should not be approached.

Anyone that can confirm his whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via theCrime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote INV-6498. Information can be provided anonymously.

Source: ACT Police

ACT Policing is seeking the public’s assistance to identify five men in CCTV footage, believed to be involved in an assault against another man last December.

About 9.10pm on Monday, 25 December 2023, police received a report of a 55-year-old man being assaulted by a group of men.

It is believed the 55-year-old man approached a group of men playing loud music from their car on Macquarie Street, Barton. The group allegedly assaulted the man before fleeing the scene. The group returned a short time later, entering a nearby hotel room.

Anyone who can assist in identifying the men is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference number 7629555. Information can be provided anonymously.