Property seized as car theft investigation continues

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ACT Policing’s investigation into an aggravated robbery in Watson on Monday, 1 May 2023, during which a Tesla vehicle was stolen, is continuing. 

On the afternoon of Tuesday, 2 May, police executed a search warrant at a residence in Gilmore and located a shotgun, believed to be the firearm used during the robbery.  

During the search two other firearms, a pistol and a .177 air rifle, were also located and seized, along with an unreturned, rented BMW, commercial-grade fireworks, and substances suspected of being illicit drugs. 

The seized items will be subjected to forensic examination as a part of the ongoing investigation. 

Anyone with information that could assist this investigation is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or on the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference 7418622.   

Media enquiries  

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

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