Three teens arrested for Gungahlin offences

Three boys, two aged fourteen and one aged thirteen will face the ACT Children’s Court today (Tuesday 30 August 2022) charged with offences committed in Gungahlin on 19 and 20 August. 

The three were arrested by officers from Gungahlin Station following an investigation into incidents where a knife was allegedly used.  

The thirteen-year-old has been charged with aggravated burglary and joint commission of minor theft.  

One of the fourteen-year-olds has been charged with aggravated robbery in company, knowingly committing aggravated burglary, property damage, possession of an offensive weapon with intent, possession of a knife without a reasonable excuse and two counts of joint commission of minor theft.   

The other fourteen-year-old has been charged with aggravated robbery in company, aggravated burglary, aiding and abetting property damage, unlawfully trespassing on premises, resisting a territory public official, being knowingly concerned in property damage, being knowingly concerned in commission of an offence with an offensive weapon, and two counts of joint commission of minor theft.   

Anyone who witnessed the incidents, or any other antisocial behaviour involving young people in the Gungahlin district that night is urged to contact CrimeStoppers ACT on 1800 333 000 or via the website. Quote reference 7201512. 

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