9 October 2010

Police Wrap - 9 October 2010

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1. ‘Tis the season:

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to the damage of Caroline Chisholm High School overnight (Friday, October 8).

The offenders entered the grounds between 4pm yesterday (Thursday, October 7) and 7.30am this morning. While on the school grounds the offenders smashed 17 windows, placed a fire hose through one of the windows and turned it on.

The offenders did not gain entry to the school but caused a significant amount of damage to the science block.

Police would urge anyone who may have seen suspicious activity in the vicinity of Caroline Chisholm High School overnight to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers website on www.act.crimestoppers.com.au. Information can be provided anonymously.

2. Thuggies tool up:

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an aggravated robbery which occurred in Conder last night (Thursday October 7).

About 10.25pm a staff member of Corks Liquor Store at Lanyon Marketplace was approached by two persons carrying firearms as he was leaving the store.

The offenders threatened the victim and stole an amount of property.

The offenders were wearing black balaclavas and dark coloured clothing and were seen to get into a grey coloured hatchback bearing ACT registration.

Anyone who was in the area of the Lanyon Marketplace around the time of the offence or who may be able to assist police with the investigation are asked to contact Crime Stoppers.

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Johnboy – perhaps one for you.

Just heard that there have been a couple of attempted car-jackings in Canberra over the past couple of days. Good news is that they arrested a group of 8 men in NSW who it seems are responsible. The AFP website should have more soon.

[Caroline Chisholm HS] I guess there are some students eager to get back to school next week, after a short two weeks off…

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