As a result of information received from the public, ACT Policing has arrested and charged a man in relation to the robbery of a 75-year-old man on Saturday morning (February 23).
About 9.40am, the elderly man was followed from the Commonwealth Bank, where he had made a withdrawal, to the ground level Myer car park of Westfield Belconnen.
The alleged offender threw the man to the ground and kicked him several times. The offender fled after stealing the man’s wallet.
A 20-year-old Queensland man was charged with robbery and will appear in the ACT Magistrates Court this morning where bail will be opposed.
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Every Thursday afternoon, we package up the most-read and trending RiotACT stories of the past seven days and deliver straight to your inbox..Belconnen Station Officer-In-Charge, Sergeant Matthew Corbitt said this arrest demonstrated the vital role members of the community play in assisting police to prevent crime and apprehend offenders.
“This is a positive result for ACT Policing that began with vigilant members of the public calling Crime Stoppers after seeing a facefit of the man in a media release that was sent out yesterday,” Sergeant Corbitt said.
[Courtesy ACT Policing]
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Alleged Belconnen Basher caught thanks to Crimestoppers
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IrishPete said :
That is of course if he remembers to inform Centrelink of his change of circumstances.
Girt_Hindrance said :
Well, if he’s not in prison of course he’ll get his Centrelink benefits – if you leave people to starve they’re even more likely to behave like he did. But while in prison, on remand or sentenced, you get nothing from Centrelink.
IP
Mr Evil said :
Can I offer him my belt?
What a low life.
Hopefully he’ll do every one a favour, and off himself in his cell!
Dilandach said :
With his various benefits paid throughout.
Ben_Dover said :
Six months wholly suspended with a good behaviour bond.
Should we run a poll on how long he’ll get?
I’m betting six months.
At least some chance of justice for the poor victim.
Huge pat on the back for the person(s) who supplied information to Crimestoppers. Well done.
MERC600 said :
Unlikely. Usually they will be dealt with for their offences here, serve their time (no sniggering) , then be extradited.
IP
Damn good result (so far.)
Hope the older Gent is recovering okay and keeps including himself out and about in the community.
Well it appears the CCTV is high quality after all!
WIN!
Well that is good news. Lets hope that Qld have been looking for him and that he spends can time up there, and not here.