Man charged for more than twenty thefts from bottle shops

A 51-year-old Campbell man will face court today after allegedly stealing almost $5,000 worth of alcohol from bottle shops 21 times since October.

Police will allege the man stole alcohol from two stores in Dickson and the city between 6 October 2025 and 21 January 2026.

On one occasion, the man entered a store three times in one day, allegedly stealing more than $800 worth of alcohol.

Following enquiries, police attended an address in Campbell where they located the man.

He was arrested and charged with 21 counts of minor theft. He is due to appear before the ACT Magistrates Court today (Thursday, 22 January 2026).