Media releases

In this section you will find the latest news on arrests, missing persons, seizures and crimes committed and solved in the ACT.

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Ninth fatality on ACT roads for 2018

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The ninth fatality on Canberra’s roads in 2018 has been recorded, with the death of a man aged in his twenties on the Federal Highway, adjacent to the ACT-NSW border.
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Police release CCTV of aggravated robbery in Erindale

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ACT Policing has released CCTV footage following an aggravated robbery at the Subway restaurant in Erindale on Friday, 31 August 2018.
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Man facing court on thirteen charges

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A 30-year-old man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today following his arrest in Higgins yesterday, Thursday October 4, 2018.
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Police target intersections during October

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During October, ACT Policing is targeting road safety at intersections as part of it's road safety calendar.
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Media Advisory: note to journalists

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As part of the 2018-2019 Road Safety Calendar, ACT Policing will target intersections throughout October.
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Serious traffic offences in Fyshwick

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ACT Policing is seeking dash cam footage from any drivers that were in the Fyshwick area around midday on Saturday 29 September 2018 and witnessed a Mazda 626 committing serious traffic related offences.
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Long weekend traffic wrap up

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ACT Policing would like to thank the majority of motorists for their responsible driving over the long weekend and urge all drivers to continue to drive safely during the school holiday period.
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Second man to face court in relation to Taskforce Tydeus

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ACT Policing has arrested and charged a 41-year-old Belconnen man in relation to an alleged act of indecency against a child in Macquarie.
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Media Advisory: note to journalists

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ACT Policing has arrested and charged a 41-year-old man with an act of indecency.
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Face-fit released following attack in Barton

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ACT Policing is seeking to identify a man who attacked a woman in Barton on Saturday, 22 September 2018.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags fly at Winchester Police Centre

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The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags now fly front and centre at ACT Policing Headquarters in Belconnen.
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Taskforce Tydeus update 3

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Yesterday morning (Tuesday 25 September 2018) ACT Policing responded to a report of an alleged indecent exposure in Conder.
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Media Advisory: note to journalists

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Two new flag poles were recently installed at WPC to allow the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags to fly permanently. A ceremony will be held at WPC this morning to raise the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags for the first time outside the WPC
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Media Advisory: note to journalists

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Operation Tydeus have arrested and charged a 43-year-old man who will face the ACT Magistrates Court today.
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Taskforce Tydeus update (2)

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This morning (Tuesday 25 September 2018) ACT Policing responded to a report of an alleged indecent exposure at Conder. Following police enquiries a man was located and is currently in custody.
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