4 March 2014 – Fraud – Counterfeit $100 Notes – Phillip
Published March 7, 2014 | 
ACT Policing has issued a warning to the Canberra business community about the emergence of counterfeit $100 notes, urging anyone who knows of these notes or who has taken possession of one to contact Police Operations.
The fraudulent notes were passed off at four Canberra businesses today – a coffee shop, a DVD/video store and a fishing tackle shop in Phillip – and a convenience store in the city.
Police are looking for two persons of interest, both men of Middle Eastern appearance, aged in their early to mid-20s. Both men were wearing track pants and white shoes. One was wearing a red, hooded jumper and the other a dark, hooded jumper.
On all three occasions, the men made a purchase of $20 or less and paid with the counterfeit $100 note.
The fakes are described as being of good quality and easily mistaken for legal tender. However, one of the conspicuous features of the fake note is a sticker, which is used to replicate the clear panel found on an authentic $100 note. The fake notes are also easily torn.
Police would urge Canberra businesses to be vigilant and double-check the authenticity of any $100 notes which are provided for purchases. If you suspect you have been handed a fake note, contact Police Operations immediately on 131-444.
25 February 2014 – Robbery – Jewellery Store – Civic
Published February 28, 2014 | ACT Policing is investigating the theft of jewellery earlier today (Tuesday, February 25) from a local jewellery store in Civic.
Just before 2pm a man has entered the Arnold and Co store within the Canberra Centre, smashing a jewellery cabinet and making off with a number of items.
Members of the public gave chase however lost the man within the centre.
The offender is described as Caucasian, with a slim build and approximately 165cm-170cm (5’5”-5’7”) tall. He was wearing a white T-shirt, light coloured cargo pants and a round, white cotton sun hat. He has a tattoo on the right side of his neck.
No weapon was sighted nor was any staff threatened.
12 February 2014 – Arrest – Armed Robbery – Chemist – Higgins
Published February 14, 2014 | A 28-year-old man from Surfside, NSW will face ACT Magistrates Court today (Wednesday, 12 February) after an aggravated robbery in Higgins yesterday.
About 11am, the alleged offender entered the Higgins Capital Chemist armed with a large kitchen knife. He threatened staff, demanding drugs from the chemist safe and cash. The staff member complied, with the man fleeing the area in a white sedan with a sum of money and prescription medication.
About 1.45am this morning the alleged offender was located and arrested by ACT Policing Criminal Investigations members. He was transported to the ACT Watch House where he was charged with aggravated robbery. Police will oppose bail.
29 January 2014 – Ram Raid – Bottle Shop – Kaleen Plaza
Published January 31, 2014 | ACT Policing is investigating two north side ram raids and an aggravated burglary which occurred early this morning (Wednesday 29 January).
About 2.35am Police identified a stolen white Holden Commodore driving along William Slim Drive, Giralang, however police lost sight of the vehicle.
A short time later a ram raid involving the stolen vehicle was reported at the Kaleen Plaza, BWS. The front doors had been pushed in causing extensive damage and several bottles of alcohol were taken.
About 3.05am, an aggravated burglary was reported at a residence in Giralang. Two males were disturbed inside the premises with one of the male offenders alluding he had a gun before fleeing the premises. Police believe the offenders to be linked to the ram raids.
About 3.30am the stolen white Holden Commodore was located parked a short distance from the Kaleen Plaza. The vehicle was seized by police and transported to the Exhibition Management Centre.
After the vehicle was located a further ram raid was reported at the Evatt shops. CCTV vision of the incident showed that the ram raid occurred around 2.30am and the same stolen vehicle was used.
28 January 2014 – Armed Robbery – Hotel – Civic
Published January 31, 2014 | ACT Policing arrested a 24-year-old Reid man following an aggravated robbery in Civic last night (Monday, 27 January).
Around 7.30pm the man entered the King O’Malley’s pub where he approached and threatened a patron with a screwdriver demanding he hand over his computer.
The patron complied with the demands and the offender left the scene.
Police attended shortly after and with the assistance of the K9 team were able to locate the offender at a nearby residence.
The arrested man, who has an active First Instant Warrant, was taken to the ACT Watch House where he was charged with aggravated robbery and common assault.
He will face ACT Magistrate’s Court today. Police will oppose bail.
20 January 2014 – Armed Robbery – Dominos Pizza – Florey
Published January 24, 2014 | ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an aggravated robbery at a food store in Florey last night (Sunday, January 19).
Around 10.10pm, a man entered the Domino’s Pizza store armed with a machete and demanded money.
The employee complied with the demands and handed over a sum of cash.
The man ran from the store and was last seen down an alleyway between Domino’s Pizza and Pizza Capers.
Police attended and searched the area but were unable to locate the offender.
The offender is described as Caucasian, and aged in his 20s. At the time of the robbery his face was concealed by a scarf made out of white material.
8 January 2013 – Armed Robbery – 7/11 Service Station – Fyshwick
Published January 10, 2014 | ACT Policing is seeking witnesses after an aggravated robbery at the 7-Eleven Service Station in Fyshwick occurred early this morning (Wednesday, January 8).
Around 3.30am, a man entered the service station on Canberra Avenue, armed with a large screwdriver and threatened an employee making demands for cash.
The employee handed over a sum of cash and then locked the doors of the store preventing the man from leaving.
At this time, a dark green Mazda 121 has reversed into the front doors of the store causing enough damage to allow the man to escape. The man got into the Mazda 121 and fled the area.
The Mazda 121 used in the aggravated robbery was stolen from an apartment complex in Lyons earlier in the night.
9 December 2013 – Armed Robbery – 7 Eleven – Melba
Published December 13, 2013 | ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an aggravated robbery at the 7-Eleven Service Station in Melba last night (Sunday, December 8).
Around 10pm, a man entered the service station on Chinner Street, armed with a large kitchen knife and threatened an employee making demands for cash and cigarettes.
The employee handing over a sum of cash and cigarettes before the man fled the store. He was last seen running towards Kingsford Smith Drive.
The man is described as 180cm (5’11”) tall with a slim build. At the time of the robbery he was wearing a black ‘hoodie’ with the hood pulled over his head, purple t-shirt, black shorts and black shoes.
6 December 2013 – Handbag Snatch – Street – Belconnen
Published December 13, 2013 | ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a robbery that occurred in Belconnen last night (Thursday, 5 December).
Around 8.15pm a 62-year-old woman was walking along Totterdell Street when approached by a man.
As the man walked past, he grabbed the woman’s handbag and a brief struggle took place before the man pushed her to the ground and fled with her handbag.
The man can described as possibly Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander in appearance, around 183 (6’) cm in height with a thin build. At the time of the robbery he was wearing a light blue ‘hoodie’, with the hood pulled over his head and a dark coloured mask concealing the bottom half of his face.
Police conducted a full search of the surrounding area but were unable to locate the man.
Station Sergeant Jeff Knight from Belconnen Station said that this is a cowardly attack on a vulnerable person in our community.
“ACT Policing treats all robberies seriously, but these types of incidents where the victim is an elderly person are cowardly.
“I urge anyone with information about this incident, or knows someone matching the description of the offender to come forward and contact Crime Stoppers. Crimes against the most vulnerable community members will never be tolerated by ACT Policing or the public,” Station Sergeant Knight said.
The victim was conveyed to hospital after sustaining injuries to her right hand.
6 December 2013 – Armed Robbery – Jewellery Store – Civic
Published December 13, 2013 | ACT Policing has arrested a 42-year-old Ainslie man after a burglary occurred at a jewellery store in Civic last Saturday night (November 30).
The burglary occurred around 10pm at a jewellery store on Mort Street, Civic where a substantial amount of jewellery was stolen.
During the burglary a man wearing distinctive clothing was captured on security CCTV removing jewellery from a display cabinet.
Around 12.30pm yesterday (December 5), police were conducting patrols around Petrie Plaza when they saw a man who physically resembled the offender in the CCTV footage from the burglary.
The man was also wearing clothing, including a blue backpack which was similar to the offender in the CCTV footage.
Around 5.30pm yesterday, officers from ACT Policing Criminal Investigations executed a search warrant at an Ainslie house.
During the warrant, police located and seized further clothing which was worn by the offender during the burglary.
The man was arrested and conveyed to the ACT Watch House where he has been charged with burglary and theft.
He is expected to face the ACT Magistrates court today and bail will be opposed.
