Burglary Suspect Arrested in Canberra: 6 Counts of Burglary, Multiple Charges Laid

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A 36-year-old Narrabundah man is set to face court in the ACT Magistrates Court today, charged with multiple counts of burglary, theft, and other crimes, following a series of incidents at construction sites across Canberra since February. The man was arrested last night at an address in Griffith, where police seized a large quantity of property believed to be related to the burglaries, including four high-end pushbikes worth an estimated $15,000 and numerous power tools valued at $60,000.

Key Takeaways:

  • The suspect is a 36-year-old man from Narrabundah, who will face court on six counts of burglary, six counts of theft, two counts of trespass, unlawful possession of stolen property, five traffic-related offenses, and breaching bail.
  • The man was subject to bail conditions at the time of his arrest, and police seized dozens of power tools and other property suspected to be stolen from the construction site burglaries.
  • A search warrant was executed at the suspect's residence in Narrabundah, resulting in the seizure of several items, including four high-end pushbikes worth an estimated $15,000.
  • The alleged burglaries took place between 16 February and 12 May, with the suspect allegedly involved in eight incidents.
  • Police are urging anyone with information related to the construction site burglaries to contact Crime Stoppers via the Crime Stoppers ACT website.

Statistics:

  • Estimated value of the seized power tools: $60,000
  • Estimated value of the four high-end pushbikes seized: $15,000
  • Number of burglaries allegedly committed by the suspect: 8
  • Number of counts of burglary charged: 6
  • Number of counts of theft charged: 6
  • Number of counts of trespass charged: 2
  • Number of counts of unlawful possession of stolen property charged: 1
  • Number of traffic-related offenses charged: 5
  • Date of arrest: Friday, 13 June 2025
  • Date of police search warrant: Last Friday, 6 June 2025

Sources:

  • ACT Police
  • MIL OSI News (http://milnz.co.nz/mil-osi-aggregation/) - Copyright 2025 Multimedia Investments Ltd, distributed by Contify.com
  • Crime Stoppers ACT website