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In six incidents of alleged theft across stores in Canberra, a 34-year-old man has stolen more than $3,600 worth of items and will face court today.
- About 3pm on Sunday, 9 March 2025, a 34-year-old man entered a retail store in Majura. It is alleged the man stole 15 items valued at a total value of $795.
- About 6:30pm on Friday, 14 March 2025, the man entered a retail store in Tuggeranong. It is alleged he stole 18 items valued at a total of $821.
- About 1:15pm on Monday, 17 March 2025, the man entered a retail store in Gungahlin. It is alleged he stole six items valued at a total of $633.
- About 6:54pm on Monday, 24 March 2025, the man returns to the same retail store in Gungahlin. It is alleged he stole 16 items valued at a total of $859.
- About 2:30pm on Saturday, 29 March 2025, the man enters a department store in the city. It is alleged he stole three items valued at a total of $320.
- About 4:23pm on Monday, 7 April 2025, the man enters a grocery store in Mawson. It is alleged he stole 19 items valued at a total of $185.20.
Following an investigation into the series of thefts, police identified a person of interest.
Yesterday (25 April 2025), officers attached to City Police Station executed a search warrant on the man’s residence in Mawson.
During the search police located clothing the man allegedly wore during the theft incidents, as well as 92 pairs of high-end shoes and two motorcycle helmets believed to be proceeds of crime.
The 34-year-old man – who was subject to a good beahviour order at the time of the incidents – has been charged with breaching good behaviour obligations, theft, two counts of minor theft, possession of property suspected of being proceeds of crime and unlawful possession of stolen property. He is expected to face the ACT Magistrates Court this morning (26 April 2025).
Enquiries are ongoing and further charges are expected to be laid.