A man and a woman have been charged after police recovered more than $150,000 worth of property allegedly stolen in 16 aggravated burglaries at ACT building sites in recent months.
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Police said they searched a property in Lyneham on May 21 and seized the allegedly stolen property.
A 34-year-old woman was arrested and charged with unlawful possession of stolen property. She was granted bail and will appear before the ACT Magistrates Court at a later date. She will also be charged with receiving stolen property.
A 42-year-old man will also be summonsed to face the ACT Magistrates Court at a later date. He will be charged with receiving stolen property, unlawful possession of stolen property and three counts of possessing a prohibited weapon without authorisation.
Police are urging anyone who may have any information, including the owners of the seized property, to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website.
Information can be provided anonymously, quoting reference number 6240842.
