Category: MIL-OSI

Source: ACT Police

Firearms Registry UPDATE at 1pm, Thursday 6 June 2024

Until staff are back working at the facility, administrative requests relating to firearms licences including new applications are not able to be processed. Urgent matters should be discussed with Registry staff via email or phone – (02) 5126 9076 or ACTFirearmsRegistry@afp.gov.au.

Work is being conducted as quickly as possible to resolve the water supply issue and return staff to the Exhibit Management Centre in Mitchell.

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ACT Policing’s Exhibit Management Centre in Mitchell, including the ACT Firearms Registry, has temporarily closed to the public.

Earlier today (Wednesday, 5 June 2024), the water main to the building was damaged which has impacted the water supply to the building.

Efforts are being made to fix the damaged main as quickly as possible, however no return date has been confirmed. We will provide further information when it is available.

Property and vehicle collections have been suspended at this time, however the ACT Policing Property Office can still be contacted on (02) 5126 9074.

People seeking to surrender firearms, or those with inquiries in relation to firearms licence renewals, firearm inspections, or appointments at the firearms registry, should contact the ACT Firearms Registry on (02) 5126 9076 or ACTFirearmsRegistry@afp.gov.au.

People seeking to retrieve property held by police should wait until the facility is re-opened.

Source: ACT Police

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an alleged road rage incident along William Hovell Drive last Friday.

About 6.15pm on 31 May 2024, the driver of a white Subaru station wagon was travelling westward along William Hovell Drive near the intersection of Coppins Crossing Road.

A white BMW 320i sedan rapidly approached the Subaru from behind and began driving in an erratic manner, weaving in and out of traffic and brake checking vehicles.

Police would like to speak to the driver of the BMW or anyone who may have dashcam footage of the incident.

Anyone who can assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote 7762987. Information can be provided anonymously.

Source: ACT Police

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and possible mobile phone footage following a series of unprovoked, serious assaults in Tuggeranong.

About 1.35pm on Friday (31 May 2024) a 13-year-old girl was allegedly assaulted by two teenage girls as she exited a bus in Erindale. The 13-year-old suffered significant injuries from this assault, including having her braces dislodged.

Then, about 3.20pm on Saturday (1 June 2024) police responded to reports of several more incidents within the Tuggeranong Town Centre allegedly involving the same two teenage girls as well as other juveniles.

These include the alleged assault of an elderly man and staff in Big W, and the alleged assault of another 13-year-old girl at the Tuggeranong bus interchange. This 13-year-old victim also suffered significant injuries as a result of the assault, including spinal fractures.

The two girls were located and arrested nearby a short time later – they faced court on Monday (3 June 2024) charged with joint commission assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

Police have already spoken to a number of witnesses, however would still like to speak to anyone who witnessed these incidents who have not yet spoken to police.

There may also have been other incidents involving this group around the same time – if you were the victim of one of these incidents, we would encourage you to make a report to police.

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 7762753 Information can be provided anonymously.

Source: ACT Police

ACT Policing is seeking the public’s assistance to identify people responsible for five burglaries in Belconnen and Ngunnawal early this morning.

Between 3am and 4.30am (Tuesday, 4 June 2024), police received reports of several businesses in being damaged and burgled. 

About 3.10am, a group of people attempted to gain entry to a petrol station in Holt but were unsuccessful.  
About 3.20am, a fast-food store in Charnwood was broken into and tills were stolen. 
About 3.40am, a pharmacy in Florey was burgled and a register drawer was taken.
About 4am, a takeaway in Ngunnawal was broken into.  
About 4.15am, a takeaway shop in Evatt was burgled and a cash tray was stolen. 

ACT Policing is asking local residents or anyone who was in the vicinity of the shops between 3am and 4.30am this morning to check CCTV footage and dashcams for suspicious individuals or vehicles. 

Anyone who can assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via theCrime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference number 7765556. Information can be provided anonymously.

Source: ACT Police

ACT Policing is seeking the public’s assistance to identify the owners of stolen property seized in Palmerston last week.

About 12pm on Thursday, 30 May 2024, members from Gungahlin Police Station attended a residence in Palmerston to arrest a 31-year-old man for breach of bail.

During the arrest, police identified a large quantity of suspected stolen property at the residence, including tools, electronic goods, and coins.

Police believe the property was stolen recently during theft and burglary incidents over the past month.

The man was questioned about the stolen property, however no charges have been laid in relation to these items and investigations are ongoing.

If you believe you are the rightful owner of any of the items recovered, and can provide proof of ownership including serial numbers or other identifying features about them, please contact police on 131 444 quoting reference 7761746.

There are also simple steps people can take to make it more difficult to steal items such as tools, and to assist police in returning stolen items.

Ensure tools and other valuable items aren’t left unattended or unsecured, cover your tools with the right insurance, record the make, model, and serial numbers of tools, and keep an inventory of your tools and equipment – these measures will assist police to return your items if they do get stolen.

Source: ACT Police

An 86-year-old man will be charged with murder at a bedside hearing later today (Monday, 3 June 2024) after a 78-year-old woman was located deceased at a residence in Gordon yesterday.

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A 78-year-old woman has been located deceased in a home in Gordon early this morning.

Police were called to a Gordon residence to check on the welfare of the woman at about 7.25am this morning (Sunday, 2 June 2024).

Upon arrival, officers located the 78-year-old woman inside the home and she was formally declared deceased by ACT Ambulance Service paramedics.

A short time later, a 86-year-old man (the husband of the deceased woman) was arrested at a Fadden residence. The man was transported to the Canberra Hospital for assessment.

At this time no charges have been laid. A crime scene has been established at the Gordon home and AFP Forensics officers have begun processing the scene.

Anyone who may have information relating to this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via theCrime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote INV-9591. Information can be provided anonymously.

Source: ACT Police

ACT Policing is seeking the public’s assistance to identify a man who allegedly committed criminal damage at the Australian War Memorial in the early hours of this morning.

About 1.00am today (Friday, 14 June 2024), the man allegedly graffitied three areas at the War Memorial with pro-Palestinian slogans.

The man, as depicted in the CCTV image, was wearing a black jumper, a black face covering, and khaki pants with dark knee patches at the time of the incident.

Officer in Charge of City Police Station, Acting Inspector Lisa Broomhall, emphasised that criminal damage such as this on a national institution will not be tolerated.

“Police are very disappointed this morning to see a national institution which holds a special significance to many being vandalised,” Acting Inspector Broomhall said.

“We would like to remind the community that while peaceful protest is part of healthy democracy, criminal acts will not be tolerated.

“Police will be investigating this matter thoroughly in an effort to ensure those involved are brought before the courts.”

Anyone who can assist in identifying the man, or who has any information in relation to this incident, is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference number 7774192. Information can be provided anonymously.

Source: ACT Police

Updated at 5pm Thursday, 13 June 2024 – Thank you Canberra. The man we were seeking has come forward and is assisting police with the investigation.

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ACT Policing is seeking to identify a man who witnessed a Bonner bottle shop robbery earlier this year.

About 7.00pm on Friday, 12 April 2024, three boys ran into the BWS bottle shop on Mabo Boulevard, Bonner before allegedly stealing a large quantity of alcohol.

Police understand the man attempted to prevent one of the boys leaving the shop, resulting in a short struggle.

The man is described as Caucasian in appearance, with a medium build, brown hair, and a beard. He was wearing a green t-shirt, black pants, and thongs at the time of the incident.

Police would like to speak to the man regarding the incident, or anyone who can identify the man, noting he is not a suspect and is not in any trouble.

Anyone with information that could assist police is urged to contract Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference 7724057. Information can be provided anonymously.

Source: ACT Police

ACT Policing is seeking information from the public following a burglary that occurred in Symonston on the weekend, during which a number of tools were stolen.

On Saturday, 8 June 2024, approximately $10,000 worth of tools and equipment were allegedly stolen from the bulk recycling centre, Symonston.

The stolen tools were later listed for sale on Facebook Marketplace, where it is believed members of the public inadvertently purchased the stolen tools.

About 6.50pm on Monday, 10 June, police executed a search warrant in Chisholm following reports that the stolen tools were being sold from a residence.

During the search warrant, police located a number of stolen Milwaukee branded tools belonging to the bulk recycling centre.

Police would like to emphasise that members of the public who may have inadvertently purchased the tools are not in any trouble, however would request anyone who believes they bought any of the tools, or who may have any information in relation to this incident, to come forward.

Anyone with information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website, quoting reference number 7770704. Information can be provided anonymously.

MEDIA ENQUIRIES

POLICE MEDIA — (02) 5126 9070, act-police-media@afp.gov.au

Source: ACT Police

A 48-year-old Lyneham man has been extradited from Queensland to face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Thursday, 13 June 2024) in relation to family violence charges.

Police allege that, despite a family violence order being in place prohibiting the man from contacting his ex-partner, the man sent approximately 201 emails to the woman across a 12-month period – often sending numerous emails a day.

In April 2023, the man allegedly sent his ex-partner 86 emails over 22 days, and in December 2023, the man allegedly sent another 50 emails over 23 days.

On Wednesday, 6 March 2024, police arrested the man for contravening a family violence order, and he appeared in court where he received bail with a number of conditions.

The man failed to appear at his next court hearing on 5 April, 2024, and an arrest warrant was subsequently issued.

He was arrested by Queensland Police in Mackay, Queensland on Tuesday, 11 June 2024, and was extradited to the ACT last night (Wednesday, 12 June 2024).

This is another arrest under ACT Policing’s Operation Pemberton, which is targeting family violence offenders.

The man is facing existing charges of contravening a family violence order, and aggravated stalking.

Police take all reports of family violence seriously, and continue to investigate all forms of offending to ensure victims and the community are kept safe and offenders are held accountable.

We understand the significant coercion and control exerted in relationships where family violence exists, and encourage anyone impacted by any type of family violence offending to contact police and seek support.

If you are a victim of family violence or believe someone you know is the victim of family violence, you can contact police on 131 444 or Triple Zero (000) in an emergency, or attend any police station.

The following support services are also available:

ACT Domestic Violence Crisis Service 02 6280 0900

Canberra Rape Crisis Centre 02 6247 2525

YWCA Canberra 02 6185 2000

ACT Government family violence services

Note for journalists: Broadcast quality video of the extradition can be downloaded from Hightail. (This link will expire in seven days.)