Man to face court linked to multiple defrosting car thefts
ACT Policing last night (Friday, 21 August 2020) attended an Amaroo address and arrested a 37-year-old man.
The man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today on burglary and multiple driving offences.
About 3pm on Tuesday, 4 August, a residence in Bonner was broken into and a black bag was taken.
A man was seen leaving the property in a black BMW SUV which matched the description of a vehicle reported stolen on Saturday, 1 August while the vehicle was defrosting in the driveway. Registration plates on the BMW also matched those stolen from a Toyota Corolla in Mawson on Sunday, 2 August.
On Saturday, 8 August, CCTV footage showed the man driving a blue Honda Civic which had also been reported stolen while defrosting from Franklin earlier that morning.
The man will face charges including:
- Burglary
- Using a plate or label calculated to deceive
- Two counts of driving a motor vehicle without consent
- Two counts of driving while disqualified
The arrest comes after a recent reminder from police about the dangers of leaving a vehicle unattended while defrosting.
Ice-scrapers are an inexpensive way to quickly and safety clear frost from your vehicle.
A blanket can also be used to cover your windscreen to prevent ice from forming or alternatively you can pour lukewarm (never boiling) water over the frozen parts of your vehicle.
Media enquiries
Police Media — (02) 5126 9070, act-police-media@afp.gov.au