Man to face 22 charges linked to historic aggravated crimes

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A man will face the ACT Magistrates Court after being summonsed on 22 charges including attempted murder, forcible confinement and aggravated robbery in relation to historic offences between 2009 and 2018.

The 25-year-old man was charged as part of Operation Athabasca, which saw ACT Policing’s Crime Disruption Team link 14 incidents, including 13 aggravated robberies. Across a ten-year period, the incidents resulted in a significant amount of cash being stolen.

Detective Station Sergeant Harry Hains said public information was a significant contributing factor to the operation’s success.

“I would like to acknowledge the courage of victims and others who came forward with information, even though they were still recovering from these traumatic events,” Detective Station Sergeant Hains said.

“Our officers followed up this information and today, we have laid nearly two dozen serious criminal charges. This is a significant milestone for Operation Athabasca, which is ongoing and will continue to target other offenders in this series of events.”

“The success of this operation serves as a reminder to anyone who commits a serious crime that it doesn’t matter whether it is one day or ten years after the event, ACT Policing’s investigations of serious crimes stay active until a case is closed.”

The man will face the ACT Magistrates Court on Wednesday September 26, 2018 on 22 charges:

  • Attempted murder
  • Ten counts of aggravated robbery
  • Two counts of attempted aggravated robbery
  • Forcible confinement
  • Use of a prohibited weapon
  • Aggravated burglary
  • Theft
  • Criminal damage
  • Four offences relating to stealing motor vehicles

    Operation Athabasca is ongoing, and Police urge anyone who may have any information that could assist police to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website.

Please quote reference 6283658. Information can be provided anonymously. Media enquiries

Police Media — (02) 6264 9460, act-police-media@afp.gov.au

 

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