Police seek information in relation to Mawson home invasion

ACT Policing is seeking information from the public in relation to a home invasion in Mawson yesterday morning.

About 1.45am (Thursday, 18 July 2024), four people wearing dark clothing, gloves, and balaclavas forced their way into a residence on Du Faur Place, Mawson.

Upon gaining entry to the property, the group identified themselves as police executing a search warrant.

Once inside the home, the group produced a number of weapons including a rifle, baton, and a tyre iron, before threatening and assaulting a man, and demanding money and drugs.

The group left the location a short time later, stealing the man’s wallet and vehicle.

The vehicle, a Toyota Hilux ute, was subsequently located in Lyons about 2.30am. It was seized before being transported to the police Exhibit Management Centre for examination.

Police are investigating the circumstances of the incident, and are calling on information from the public to assist the investigation.

Police believe the home was targeted in error, with neither the residence nor the man known to police.

Anyone with information that could assist is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference 7801831. Information can be provided anonymously.