Trio to face court over property thefts

A 33-year-old man, a 36-year-old woman, and a 41-year-old man are expected to face court this morning (Wednesday, 21 October 2020) in relation to a series of property thefts in Gungahlin.

Police allege that yesterday afternoon (Tuesday, 20 October), the group were spotted by members of the public stealing packages from in front of residences in Casey, Nicholls and Taylor. At the time, the group were allegedly travelling in a grey Volkswagen Golf.

About 3.30pm, the trio were apprehended at the Bonner shops, during which time the 33-year-old man allegedly assaulted a police officer. He will face court charged with joint commission theft and assaulting a frontline community service worker.

The 36-year-old woman will face five charges – joint commission theft, drug driving, use unregistered vehicle, use uninsured vehicle, and drive while disqualified.

The 41-year-old man has been charged with one count of joint commission theft.

The group are expected to face court today.

Anyone who witnessed, or who has CCTV or dash-cam footage of a grey Volkswagen Golf in the Gungahlin suburbs on the afternoon of 20 October 2020 is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference 6656125. Information can be provided anonymously.

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