Multiple overnight burglaries being investigated

ACT Policing is investigating multiple overnight burglaries at businesses in Gungahlin and Belconnen.

About 3.40am (Tuesday 25 June 2019) police were called to the Woolworths in Franklin where people had smashed through the front doors and stolen gift cards and cigarettes.

Shortly after, police were alerted to a similar incident at Woolworths Hawker. The people failed to gain entry however the store was damaged.

Later, police were alerted to a ram-raid that had occurred overnight at the Cook shops.

And at about 5.45am, police received information about a car fire at the Hawker playing fields.

Police believe all four incidents are linked and were conducted by three people.

Police are also searching for a red Subaru Impreza and a dark green Holden Astra believed to have been used in these incidents.

Anyone who may have any information or dash-cam footage that could assist police is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference 6410319. Information can be provided anonymously.

Media enquiries

Police Media — (02) 5126 9070, act-police-media@afp.gov.au