Two teens will face the ACT Children’s Court today, Tuesday 3 January in relation to a series of commercial burglaries in the Gungahlin region.

Police were called to the Nicholls shops after reports of burglary around 3.30 am Monday 2 January. While attending the call, the police received another report of burglary at the Crace shops.

Police attended both locations and identified burglaries at three shops at Nicholls, and two at Crace. Further reports from the public and police enquiries revealed a further three burglaries at the Palmerston shops, two at the Gold Creek shops, and nine at the Casey shops.    

The two boys were arrested in Giralang about 6am on 2 January, 2023.  

A 15 year old boy has been charged with joint commission going equipped for theft, two counts of joint commission burglary- intent to commit theft, and breach of bail.

While a 16 year old boy has been charged with joint commission going equipped for theft, two counts of joint commission burglary- intent to commit theft.  

Investigations into the burglaries remain ongoing, and further charges against the pair and others are anticipated.  

Anyone who may have information regarding these incidents, or who may have witnessed any suspicious activity at shopping centres in the Gungahlin region between 12am and 4am on Monday, 2 January 2023, is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or on the Crime Stoppers ACT website.   

Please quote reference 7313449. Information can be provided anonymously.