Two men to face court after bank break-in

Two men arrested early this morning (Saturday, 10 June 2023) while allegedly breaking into an ATM at a Canberra City bank branch will face court today.

About 4.17am, police received a report that two men were breaking into a bank branch in City Walk.

Officers arrived at the scene about 4.18am and observed two men in an enclosed foyer area, allegedly attempting to gain entry to an ATM, arresting them at 4.20am.

After the men were arrested, police located a variety of tools in the ATM foyer, and multiple ID and bank card belonging to people other than the arrested men.

The men, aged 32 and 43, and both residents of Reid, will appear in court today charged with aggravated burglary with intent to commit theft. The 32-year-old has also been charged with unlawful possession of stolen property.

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