A 16-year-old male has been charged following a series of car break-ins in Curtin overnight.
About 1.10am today, Saturday 25 September, ACT Policing received reports of a suspicious person on Holman Street looking into parked cars and trying car handles.
Police attended and noticed a number of cars with doors open. Property was strewn both inside and outside of the vehicles.
Officers then identified more vehicles with doors open on Macalister Crescent and located a teenager in the vicinity.
While speaking with police, the teenager removed a number of items from his pockets including cash, a watch, a dash camera and various tools.
The teenager was arrested and transferred to the ACT Watch House. He was charged with unlawful possession of stolen property and going equipped for theft. Further charges are expected to be laid.
The teenager was granted Watch House bail and will face court at a later date.
ACT Policing Detective Inspector Simon Coady said up to 15 cars were targeted that were not locked and secured.
“We’re all spending a lot more time at home but it’s still important to lock your car even if you’re only gone for a few seconds and of course remove any valuables that may encourage this opportunistic crime,” Detective Inspector Coady said.
Residents are encouraged to read how to ‘Lock and hide to protect your ride’ – part of the Outsmart the Offender campaign.
If your car was broken in to you can make a report to ACT Policing by quoting 6914297.
Anyone with information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Information can be provided anonymously.
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