Man and woman to face court for burglary and theft offences

A 38-year-old man and 35-year-old woman from Rivett will face the ACT Magistrates Court this morning charged with multiple burglary and theft offences.

On 20 May 2024 and 21 June 2024, police allege the man committed burglaries at two residences in Denman Prospect and Narrabundah, with the assistance of the woman.

On both occasions, the occupants of the property returned to their residence to find windows shattered, and items taken – with CCTV at the properties capturing the incidents.

Yesterday (25 June 2024), police were conducting patrols in Wright when they observed the 35-year-old woman sitting in a vehicle outside a residence. A short time later, the 38-year-old man emerged from the same residence and attempted to run from police.

Once again, police observed glass to be shattered at the property, and located a small black satchel on the man containing items alleged to be stolen, and a knife with a glass breaker.

The man was subsequently charged with three counts of burglary and three counts of theft, and the woman was charged with three counts of aiding and abetting burglary and three counts of aiding and abetting theft.

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