Police arrest a teen for burglary and theft

ACT Policing arrested a teenager on Wednesday evening (19 January 2022) in connection with a burglary in the Canberra Centre that morning.

About 4.00am Wednesday the 16-year-old boy and another man broke into The Canberra Centre and a short time later gained entry to the Apple Store.

Security staff were alerted to the burglary by an alarm and attended as the offenders were fleeing with about $60,000 worth of electronic devices. While fleeing, the offenders dropped a bag of stolen Apple products.

Police attended the location a short time later and after viewing CCTV footage were able to identify one of the offenders. He was arrested on Wednesday evening.

The 16-year-old will face the ACT Magistrates Children’s Court this morning (Thursday, 20 January 2022) charged with two counts of aggravated burglary, theft and damage property.

Investigations are continuing.

Media enquiries 

Police Media — (02) 5126 9070, act-police-media@afp.gov.au