Seeking witnesses to assaults and robbery at Kowen Forest dance party
ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and information following a series of assaults and robberies at a dance party near the Sutton Road in Kowen Forest early today.
About 2.45am this morning (Sunday, 29 September 2024) police and emergency services were called to a dance party being held in the Kowen Forest following reports of assaults and robbery.
Upon police attendance, victims and witnesses indicated a group of men of Pacific Islander appearance attended the party in a silver van and began demanding cash and items of value from party goers.
The offenders were dressed in black and the group arrived and departed the scene in the silver van.
Multiple robbery and assault victims were identified by police and two people were transported to hospital with minor injuries.
ACT Policing is seeking any information from party goers who have who have not already provided their details and from anyone who saw a silver van in the area prior to, or after, 2.45am near Sutton Road.
Anyone who can assist police in relation to this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote 7862603. Information can be provided anonymously.
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