Seven arrested in Canberra police retail crime crackdown at city centre
Police arrested seven people during a three-day retail crime operation in Canberra's central business district. They laid 24 charges.
A 52-year-old man was arrested at a Canberra Centre supermarket. He allegedly tried to steal items.
He waved a knife at a security officer who asked him to leave. He was charged with aggravated robbery, making a reckless threat to kill, and breaching a good behaviour order.
Six other arrests happened during the November 4 to 6 operation. It targeted repeat offenders, antisocial behaviour and youth crime.
The operation recovered about $8000 in stolen household items and groceries. Two people under 18 were among those charged.
Police issued eight cautions. They plan to issue four more court summonses.
- Seven, including two under 18
- People arrested
- November 4 to 6
- Operation dates
Why it mattersRetail crime harms shoppers' safety and store security. The crackdown shows police are focusing on repeat offenders rather than one-time incidents.
AustraliaThe operation was focused on Canberra's central business district, affecting one of the city's main shopping destinations and local retailers.
