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UPDATE ACT Police searching for three missing children in Tuggeranong FOUND
Publish date: 04:29PM - 15 August 2019Good news Canberra - the three children have been found safe and well.
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Police vehicle rammed in Fyshwick
Publish date: 04:49PM - 14 August 2019About 1.40pm today (Wednesday, 14 August 2019) ACT Policing officers attempted to stop a black Mazda 6 at a carpark in Fyshwick. The Mazda driver rammed a police vehicle and drove off at speed.
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Police target pedestrian safety
Publish date: 01:20PM - 14 August 2019As part of Rail Safety Week, ACT Policing is conducting high visibility patrols at busy foot traffic intersections.
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Police investigate collision involving pedestrian and light rail vehicle
Publish date: 02:31PM - 12 August 2019ACT Policing is investigating the circumstances of a collision between a Canberra Metro Light Rail Vehicle and a pedestrian earlier today (Monday, 12 August 2019).
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Police seek witnesses to suspicious fire in Mitchell
Publish date: 12:01PM - 12 August 2019ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage of a suspicious fire at a police facility in Mitchell earlier today (Monday, 12 August 2019).
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Two men to face multiple vehicle and theft charges
Publish date: 10:07AM - 12 August 2019Two men will face court today following their arrest early on Sunday morning (11 August 2019).
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Canberra Raiders sock it to support National Missing Persons Week 2019
Publish date: 03:25PM - 10 August 2019When the Canberra Raiders take to GIO Stadium for their National Rugby League match against the Sydney Roosters this Sunday, th
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Drivers urged to observe snow road closures in Brindabellas
Publish date: 05:28PM - 09 August 2019ACT Policing is urging drivers looking to experience snow in local mountains to pay attention to road closures and drive to conditions.
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Ensure your bicycle is secure to deter thieves
Publish date: 10:03AM - 09 August 2019ACT Policing is reminding bicycle owners to secure their property and be vigilant following recent bicycle thefts.
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Police appeal to local businesses to tackle phone scams
Publish date: 01:19PM - 07 August 2019ACT Policing is appealing to owners and employees of local businesses in an effort to combat persistent phone scams.
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Witnesses sought to child approach in Phillip
Publish date: 09:48AM - 07 August 2019ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an alleged child approach in Phillip (Woden) yesterday afternoon (Tuesday 6 August 2019).
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Man charged with attempted murder
Publish date: 09:27AM - 06 August 2019A 29-year-old Bonython man today will face the ACT Magistrates Court charged with attempted murder and possess an offensive weapon with intent.
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Missing Persons Week 2019
Publish date: 04:06PM - 05 August 2019ACT Policing today (Monday, 5 August 2019) marked National Missing Persons Week for 2019.
MORE Poor behaviour on Canberra roads over the weekend
Publish date: 11:43AM - 05 August 2019Two people are facing the loss of their driving licences for poor behaviour on ACT roads over the weekend
MORE Police seek witnesses and dash cam footage to dangerous driving incidents
Publish date: 09:42AM - 04 August 2019Police are seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage of multiple driving incidents that occurred yesterday (Saturday 3 August 2019) involving a stolen white Ford Ranger utility.
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