Four armed invaders terrorise Kambah family, steal $250 in knife-point raid
Ashley Brian Figura pleaded guilty to burglary during a home invasion and received 29 months additional jail.
Four weapon-armed intruders invaded an apartment in Kambah on 4 March 2025, sent five occupants fleeing or hiding, and terrorised a woman asleep in her bedroom. The group arrived in stolen cars, covered their faces, and armed themselves with baseball bats, a machete, a crowbar, and a hatchet.
Two intruders entered the woman's bedroom, pointed a knife at her, and demanded to know where money was kept. The woman told the intruders of $250 in her drawer, which they took along with a handbag, makeup bag, and mobile phone before police arrived.
Three residents locked themselves in the garage and called emergency services. The fourth fled over a fence.
Ashley Brian Figura, 32, pleaded guilty to burglary and was sentenced to 29 months jail in addition to an existing sentence, bringing his total to 7 years and 5 months with a non-parole period ending in May 2029.
- 4 March 2025, Kambah apartment complex
- Date and place
- $250
- Cash stolen
- 7 years 5 months, non-parole ends May 2029
- Figura's total sentence
- 29 months for burglary
- Additional jail time
Why it mattersThe sentence reflects the court's view that home invasion causes severe trauma and fear in victims.
AustraliaACT residents are reminded of home security risks and the consequences for offenders who carry out break-ins.
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