A man accused of three home invasions was identified after he dropped his wallet while kicking in a door, a court has heard.
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An identification card for Regen Howsan, 20, was allegedly found in a wallet left at an O'Connor crime scene last Thursday night, when a handbag and phone were stolen.
Police swooped on Howsan at his Kambah home on Saturday, when they allegedly discovered property from a number of burglaries.
Howsan applied for bail when he appeared in the ACT Magistrates Court on Monday on charges of burglary, theft, car theft, ammunition possession, and making a demand with a threat to inflict harm.
The court heard that Howsan was in breach of bail conditions set in relation to allegations of burglary he faced in NSW.
Court documents said a Kambah woman called police on Wednesday afternoon to report the door of her home had been kicked in and her car keys stolen.
The car was stolen on Friday night.
On Thursday, about 10.50pm, an O'Connor woman awoke to loud banging and was confronted by a masked man who stole her phone and handbag.
Police allegedly discovered Howsan's wallet lying near the front door, which had been kicked in.
On Saturday, about 12.10pm, a man was woken by an intruder holding two screwdrivers. The intruder demanded his keys and stole his car with a threat he would kill him.
As he left, the intruder said: "Don't call the cops, I know where you f------ live".
One of the stolen vehicles was found 500 metres from the defendant's home about 3.20am.
Police raided the property and allegedly found a suitcase, chequebooks, and wallet that belonged to the victims.
A handbag with identification belonging to one of the victims was allegedly found in a bin.
Police also allegedly found shotgun shells and fireworks at the property.
Court documents said Howsan told police he had stayed home that night, had found the suitcase at the Kambah playing fields, and did not know how the other property came to be at the address.
Howsan applied for bail on Monday, offering to abide by strict bail conditions – including a curfew and reporting to police – if released.
But prosecutor Sam McLaughlin said the accused's criminal history – which included convictions for aggravated burglary – presented a risk he would continue to reoffend, and interfere with witnesses or the investigation if he were released.
In refusing bail, magistrate Peter Morrison said the case against the accused appeared to be strong and he would face a long jail sentence if found guilty.
The magistrate also noted Howsan's criminal history, alleged threats against one of the victims, and the breach of bail in NSW.
Howsan is expected to enter pleas when he next appears before the court in August.