13 June 2024

UPDATED: Police locate good Samaritan who tried to stop alleged bottle shop robber

| Albert McKnight
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Police want to identify this witness to an alleged robbery at the BWS bottle shop in Bonner on 12 April 2024. Photo: ACT Policing.

UPDATE, 7 pm: ACT Policing said the man they were seeking has come forward and is assisting them with the investigation.

THURSDAY: Police are searching for an apparent good Samaritan who tried to stop a suspect from escaping after an alleged robbery in a north Canberra bottle shop earlier this year.

ACT Policing alleged three boys ran into the BWS bottle shop on Mabo Boulevard, Bonner around 7 pm on 12 April 2024 before stealing a large quantity of alcohol.

“Police understand the man attempted to prevent one of the boys from leaving the shop, resulting in a short struggle,” a police spokesperson said.

“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.”

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This 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.

If you have information that could assist police, contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website by clicking here. Quote reference 7724057.

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In this day and age, the good Samaritan is likely be charged with assault if one of the alleged perpetrators chose to make the allegation. It’s happened before. There needs to be a change in the law to say if you are committing a crime, you leave any and all your rights at the front door.

Good on him! We need more people like this!

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