ACT Policing detectives have sought witnesses and information regarding a series of aggravated burglaries and attempted burglaries across the ACT on Christmas morning.
Police allege Christmas presents were stolen and residents threatened at knifepoint.
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Police believe the same group of teenagers or young men were involved in burglaries and attempted burglaries in Curtin, Isaacs, Fadden and Macarthur between 2am and 5am on Christmas Day.
All the incidents involved between four and eight participants, police said.
A gold Subaru Outback station wagon was allegedly stolen from one home as well as Christmas presents.
Police said the vehicle was then used to travel to other addresses to commit further offences.
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Police are seeking any witnesses, dash-cam footage or any other information about these incidents.
Anyone with information that can assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website and quote 6996555. Information can be provided anonymously.
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Hannah Neale
Hannah is a general reporter with The Canberra Times. She is currently covering the early breaking news shift and is ready to chase your morning headlines. Hannah started as a journalist with The Southern Highland News and The Goulburn Post before moving to the ACT. Twitter: @neale_hannah
Hannah is a general reporter with The Canberra Times. She is currently covering the early breaking news shift and is ready to chase your morning headlines. Hannah started as a journalist with The Southern Highland News and The Goulburn Post before moving to the ACT. Twitter: @neale_hannah
