ACT Policing arrested a teenager yesterday evening, Wednesday 19 January, in connection with a burglary in the Canberra Centre that morning.

At about 4am, the 16-year-old boy and another man broke into The Canberra Centre, and a short time later gained entry to the Apple Store.

Security staff were alerted to the burglary by an alarm and attended the scene as the offenders were fleeing with around $60,000 worth of electronic devices.

While fleeing, the offenders dropped a bag of stolen Apple products.

Police attended the location a short time later and after viewing CCTV footage were able to identify one of the offenders.

The 16-year-old will face the ACT Magistrates Children’s Court this morning, Thursday 20 January, charged with two counts of aggravated burglary, theft, and damage property.

Investigations are continuing.

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