Police seek to identify offenders in incidents at Wombats Playschool

ACT Policing is seeking to identify offenders in relation to theft and criminal damage at the Wombats Playschool in Page.

About 11:55pm on Sunday 18 June 2017, one adult male and two juvenile males have entered the grounds of Wombats Playschool and have stolen items including two fire extinguishers and a security camera. All three males were wearing hooded tops.

About 5:40pm on Thursday 6 July 2017, two juvenile males have entered the grounds at the Wombats Playground and have destroyed the security system.

ACT Policing is now able to release CCTV of the adult offender, hoping that someone will recognise this man.

Station Sergeant Greg O’Ryan of Belconnen Police Station said he was disappointed by the repeated targeting of the Playschool.

“School grounds are particularly vulnerable, and police patrol these areas as much as possible. To assist us, we ask residents who live near or around schools to keep an eye out,” Station Sergeant O’Ryan said.

“We need the community’s assistance in reporting any suspicious behaviour or activity they see at or around school grounds immediately to ACT Policing on 131 444, or alternatively through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.”

If you recognise the man in this footage, you are urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report via the ACT Crime Stoppers website. Please quote reference number 6119161. Information can be provided anonymously.

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