ACT Policing arrested a man on Sunday night in connection with an alleged burglary in Conder earlier that evening.
About 10.40pm, Tuggeranong Station officers on patrol allegedly observed the man riding an e-scooter in Conder with bags over his shoulder.
Police allege the man rode away from the officers at speed before falling from the scooter. He continued to flee on foot, and discarded the bags, police said.
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Police caught up with the man a short time later. Police allege that when the bags were retrieved, searches revealed dozens of items suspected of being stolen property. Officers also located a knife, police said.
The man was arrested and taken to the ACT Watch House.
Police allege that further investigations revealed a nearby residence had been broken into and several items had been stolen.
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The man will face the ACT Magistrates Court on Tuesday charged with aggravated burglary, going equipped for theft, theft, possessing a knife without a reasonable excuse and unlawful possession of stolen property.
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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
