Second offender charged following home invasion in Conder

An 18-year-old man will face the Children’s Court today following a police investigation in relation to a home invasion in Conder earlier this year.

The man, who was a 17-year-old at the time of the incident and subject to two good behaviour orders, was allegedly part of a group that broke into a residence while armed with weapons and threatened a man and a child who were residing at the house.

Police also allege a neighbour who came to assist was struck with a baseball bat before the group fled the scene in stolen cars.

The man will face charges of riding in a motor vehicle without consent, aggravated robbery, aggravated burglary, possess offensive weapon with intent, damage property, take motor vehicle without consent and breaching two good behaviour orders.

This is the second person charged in relation to the home invasion, after a 24-year-old woman faced court in February this year for her involvement in the incident.

Investigations into this matter remain ongoing and further charges are expected to be laid.

Anyone who has information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the  Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference number 7947413. Information can be provided anonymously