Category: MIL-OSI

ACT Policing arrested a Holt man and is seeking witnesses following a road rage incident yesterday where a driver allegedly threatened another driver with a handgun.

About 4.50pm yesterday (Saturday, 31 May 2025) a man in a black Mercedes Sprinter van with ACT registration ‘INKD’ allegedly interacted with the driver of a blue sedan along Parkes Way and Morshead Drive. While on Morshead Drive near Duntroon he allegedly pointed a handgun at the driver of the blue sedan.

Further down Morsehead Drive, the driver of the van allegedly placed a second set of registration plates (YML19N) over the original ones on his vehicle.

Police were contacted soon after and began searching for the Mercedes van.

At about 8.25pm last night, the van was located and stopped at the Glenloch Interchange by officers from General Duties, Road Policing and AFP Tactical Response.

A 48-year-old Holt man was arrested and the firearm (later confirmed to be a full size imitation) was located in the van.

The man is scheduled to face the ACT Magistrates Court tomorrow (Monday, 2 June 2025) after being charged with unauthorised use of a prohibited firearm, unauthorised possession of a prohibited firearm and using a number plate calculated to deceive.

Anyone who witnessed the incident eastbound on Parkes Way and Morshead Drive yesterday from 4.45pm through to 5.10pm or who engaged with the black Mercedes van after that time is urged to contact police.

Anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website.  Please quote 8063745.

ACT Policing is seeking the public’s assistance to identify two boys who allegedly assaulted a man while stealing items from a shop earlier this month.

About 3:30pm on Saturday, 10 May 2025, a group of six young people entered the Westfield in Belconnen.

Two of the boys entered the JB Hi-Fi store and entered an employee-only area before stealing several items.

When they tried to flee, they were stopped by a customer. The boys then allegedly punched the man several times before exiting the store.

The boys are described as Caucasian in appearance, both with short dark hair.

One boy was wearing a black Everlast puffer jacket with a hood, light-coloured pants, grey shoes, and a dark backpack.

The second boy was wearing sunglasses, a black Kathmandu puffer jacket over a grey hoodie and dark shirt, light-coloured pants, white and black shoes, and a dark backpack.

Anyone with information that could assist police in identifying these two boys is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference number 8047799. Information can be provided anonymously.

ACT Policing is seeking community assistance to identify two men after they attempted to break into a store in the Westfield Belconnen on Tuesday morning.

About 7.20am Tuesday, 27 May 2025, two men entered a service corridor at the Westfield Belconnen and attempted to gain access to Bailey Nelson Optometrist, causing significant damage to the door.

A short time later, the men were confronted by a cleaner. The men allegedly ran toward him with weapons, causing the cleaner to flee.

The men then left in a blue Mazda 3 with stolen ACT registration plates YCO12K by driving through a boom gate onto Swanson Street.

The first man is described as approximately 180cm (5’11”) tall with a solid build and was wearing a black hoodie with a logo on the front, black tracksuit pants, white Asics shoes, gloves (one black and one blue), a black face covering and carrying black satchel bag.

The second man is believed to be approximately 170cm (5’7”) tall with a slim build and was wearing a grey hoodie, blue pants, black boots, gloves (one red and white and the one white and yellow), and a black face covering.

If you know the identity of these men, or have any information about this incident, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website.  Please quote reference number 8059491. Information can be provided anonymously.

ACT Policing has charged two men overnight following drink driving and speeding offences yesterday.

About 12.00pm yesterday (Wednesday, 28 May 2025) Road Policing stopped a 24-year-old man driving a black Honda Accord on William Hovell drive after he was captured driving almost twice the posted speed limit.

The 24-year-old was detected travelling at 171km/h in a signposted 90km/h zone.

Later that night about 9.45pm police were conducting roadside alcohol and drug testing on Belconnen Way, Aranda when they spotted a Holden Cruze with Queensland numberplates being driven across a nearby nature strip, to avoid the police.

Officers immediately followed the Holden and later stopped it on Thynne Street, Bruce where the driver a 32-year-old man whose license was disqualified in Queensland, was subject to a roadside breath test which was positive for alcohol.

The man was transported to City Police Station where he returned a breath analysis of 0.125.

The 24-year-old was issued with an Immediate Suspension Notice, suspending his right to drive in the ACT for 90 days, and his vehicle was seized. The man will be issued a Summons to attend the ACT Magistrates Court in the near future.

The 32-year-old man was arrested and will appear in the ACT Magistrates Court today charged with drive motor vehicle with alcohol in blood/breath, drive while disqualified, and drive on nature strip.

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses following an armed robbery at a bottle shop in Gungahlin on Monday afternoon.

About 1pm (Monday, 26 May 2025), a man entered the Cellarbrations store on Ernest Cavanagh Street and threatened a staff member with a large kitchen knife.

The man then fled the store with a sum of cash and was last seen running along Gribble Street towards Bunnings.

He is described as Caucasian in appearance with facial hair, and was last seen wearing a black shirt, dark pants, and a black beanie.

Anyone who has any information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1300 333 000 or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference number 8058899. Information can be provided anonymously.

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an alleged armed robbery in Mitchell and Watson last week.

About 12.20am on Monday (2 June 2025) an Uber driver was parked outside Wanderlust in Mitchell when a male described as Caucasian with a slim build approached the vehicle offering to pay his fare in cash.

After providing an alleged fake ID to guarantee his trip, he entered the passenger seat and allegedly pulled out a knife and threatened the driver.

Once they arrived at an address in Watson the man allegedly further threatened the driver demanding cash.

The man allegedly demanded the driver take him to Watson shops to withdraw cash from an ATM. When they arrived at the shops the man allegedly took the drivers phone, car key and bank card before withdrawing a sum of money.

Police are seeking any witnesses to the man and the Uber driver in Mitchell or at Watson shops after 12.20am last Monday.

Anyone who knows who this man is, or who can assist police is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1300 333 000 or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote 8064708. Information can be provided anonymously.

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to the alleged assault of a teen outside KFC Dickson yesterday afternoon.

About 3.40pm yesterday (Friday, 6 June 2025) a group of school students were outside the KFC restaurant Dickson when they were approached by a Caucasian man who was wearing black jumper with purple trim and a black bum-bag across his chest. The man was missing a number of teeth and arrived at the location on an e-bike.

The man allegedly assaulted one of the school students – possibly with a weapon. The teen suffered minor injuries to his face.

Police attended the scene and searched the area, however, were not able to locate the alleged offender.

ACT Policing is seeking any witnesses to the incident who have not already spoken to officers and is also seeking information from anyone who can identify the man.

Anyone who knows who this man is, or who can assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1300 333 000 or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote 8068968. Information can be provided anonymously.

A 39-year-old Kaleen man has been charged after he allegedly choked and sexually assaulted his partner.

In February (2025) the man allegedly inappropriately touched the woman and proceeded to sexually assault her while choking her.

Police will allege the man choked the women frequently during their relationship as a form of control.

The man was arrested yesterday (Friday, 6 June 2025) and will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Saturday, 7 June 2025) charged with sexual intercourse without consent and chokes/ suffocates/strangle another person.

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