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Police Seek Public Help After Burglary in Ainslie - Canberra, ACT
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Man allegedly entered a home at about 3am and stole power tools after damaging property
ACT Policing is appealing for information following a burglary at a residence in Ainslie, Canberra, with investigators seeking to identify a man captured on CCTV during the early-morning incident. The appeal was released by police on 6 October 2026 as enquiries into the burglary continue.
Police said the burglary allegedly occurred during the early hours of Wednesday, 30 September 2026. Officers received a report of the incident and attended the Ainslie residence, where they reviewed available CCTV footage.
The footage allegedly showed a man entering the residence at approximately 3am. Police allege that after entering the property, the man damaged a barbecue before stealing multiple power tools and other items. Investigators are examining the circumstances of the break-in and the property taken during the incident.
Police also allege that the same man attempted to gain entry to another nearby residence before leaving the area. Investigators believe the incident may not have been isolated and are now examining whether there were additional victims or offences connected to the same person.
ACT Policing said the man was seen moving through the area during the early morning of 30 September. Investigators are therefore asking residents and other people who were in the area at the time to consider whether they witnessed suspicious activity or captured relevant footage.
The area of interest includes locations between Lister Crescent and Ainslie Village. Residents with security cameras, doorbell cameras or other surveillance systems may have recorded footage that could assist investigators in identifying the man or establishing his movements.
Police have not publicly identified a suspect and no charges have been announced in relation to the burglary at this stage. The investigation remains ongoing, and detectives are continuing to assess CCTV and information provided by members of the public.
Authorities believe there could be additional offences or victims linked to the man, making information from local residents particularly important. Even if people did not directly witness the burglary, footage showing a person walking through the neighbourhood or other unusual activity could potentially assist the investigation.
Anyone who saw suspicious activity around Ainslie during the early hours of 30 September 2026 is encouraged to contact police. Information can be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers ACT on 1800 333 000, quoting reference 8518217.
Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the alleged burglary and are encouraging residents to report any information that could help identify the person involved.
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ACT Policing is appealing for information following a burglary at a residence in Ainslie, Canberra, with investigators seeking to identify a man captured on CCTV during the early-morning incident. The appeal was released by police on 6 October 2026 as enquiries into the burglary continue.
Police said the burglary allegedly occurred during the early hours of Wednesday, 30 September 2026. Officers received a report of the incident and attended the Ainslie residence, where they reviewed available CCTV footage.
The footage allegedly showed a man entering the residence at approximately 3am. Police allege that after entering the property, the man damaged a barbecue before stealing multiple power tools and other items. Investigators are examining the circumstances of the break-in and the property taken during the incident.
Police also allege that the same man attempted to gain entry to another nearby residence before leaving the area. Investigators believe the incident may not have been isolated and are now examining whether there were additional victims or offences connected to the same person.
ACT Policing said the man was seen moving through the area during the early morning of 30 September. Investigators are therefore asking residents and other people who were in the area at the time to consider whether they witnessed suspicious activity or captured relevant footage.
The area of interest includes locations between Lister Crescent and Ainslie Village. Residents with security cameras, doorbell cameras or other surveillance systems may have recorded footage that could assist investigators in identifying the man or establishing his movements.
Police have not publicly identified a suspect and no charges have been announced in relation to the burglary at this stage. The investigation remains ongoing, and detectives are continuing to assess CCTV and information provided by members of the public.
Authorities believe there could be additional offences or victims linked to the man, making information from local residents particularly important. Even if people did not directly witness the burglary, footage showing a person walking through the neighbourhood or other unusual activity could potentially assist the investigation.
Anyone who saw suspicious activity around Ainslie during the early hours of 30 September 2026 is encouraged to contact police. Information can be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers ACT on 1800 333 000, quoting reference 8518217.
Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the alleged burglary and are encouraging residents to report any information that could help identify the person involved.
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