1. More Tuggy Thuggies brought to justice:
- ACT Policing has charged 17 male youths with a total of thirty-one offences since the commencement on 6 January of Operation Caprae in the southern suburbs of Canberra.
These charges include robbery and aggravated robbery, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, theft, unlawful possession of stolen property and breach of bail.
The most recent police activity resulted in the arrest of three juvenile males aged between 15 and 17 following simultaneous search warrants on premises in Fadden and Gordon on January 29.
It is alleged the three juveniles assaulted a 20-year-old Gowrie man at a bus stop in Bonython on January 12, stealing his iPhone. These matters are now before the court.
Acting South District Superintendent Bob Wynn said that with the good results achieved to date, and as the operation moves into the prosecution phase, police will continue to dedicate resources to the operation, with officers from South District taking carriage of targeting activities from today.
“Officers involved in Operation Caprae have worked tirelessly to identify and charge a number of people.”
“Although police haven’t received a report of a robbery linked to Operation Caprae since 16 January, we are well aware there is still some work to be done to ensure southside residents remain safe and secure in their community.”
Experienced police officers from a number of different operational areas, including detectives from the Territory Investigations Group (TIG), have comprised the Operation Caprae taskforce, conceived to investigate a spate of robberies in the Woden and Tuggeranong areas during the months of December and January
The whole-of-ACT Policing approach has not only been successful in reducing the number of southside robberies, but has also seen a reduction in theft, stolen motor vehicle, property damage and burglary offences. Traditionally these offences increase during the extended school holiday period.
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2. Hit and miss for ram raiders:
- ACT Policing is investigating an aggravated burglary at the Curtin Shops on Strangways Street that occurred between 2.15am and 2.45am today (February 5).
Damage was sustained to the front doors and windows of the Curtin Post Office and the Coles Supermarket.
Due to the extent of the damage police suspect a vehicle was used to gain entry.
Police believe the offenders stole a quantity of alcohol during the burglary.
Police suspect two Caucasian males, approximately 5’10” in height, are responsible for the break-in. Inquiries are continuing.
In a separate incident, ACT Policing is investigating an attempted aggravated burglary at the Shoprite Supermarket at Griffith Shops about 2.00am today (February 5).
Police responding to a suspicious person report in Discovery Street, Red Hill were approached by a man about 2.00am (February 5) reporting his green Toyota Hilux had just been stolen.
Police were then alerted to an attempted break-in at the nearby supermarket, involving a vehicle matching the description of that stolen.
The front of the store sustained substantial damage however no entry was gained into the premises.
The stolen motor vehicle was located a short distance away, suffering significant damage to the front end. The vehicle was seized for forensic analysis.
Witnesses have reported seeing two men leaving the area shortly after the incident in a dark coloured four-wheel-drive with a white canopy on the back.
At this stage no links have been established between the two incidents however police are not discounting the possibility and continue to investigate.
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- ACT Policing is investigating a house fire in Gordon which occurred about 7.50pm yesterday (February 4).
The fire was extinguished by the ACT Fire Brigade however the house sustained major damage.
Due to the quick containment of the fire, neighbouring residents did not require evacuation.
No one was injured or at home during the fire.
AFP Forensic Services in conjunction with fire investigators will conduct an assessment of the scene in order to determine if there are any suspicious circumstances. Investigations will continue to determine the cause of the fire.
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If you can help police contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers website at www.act.crimestoppers.com.au.
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