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The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
Petlee Peter

Man allegedly involved in multiple car thefts, burglaries found with shotgun, shells

A man allegedly involved in multiple vehicle thefts and burglaries across Canberra was found in possession of a shotgun and dozens of shells.

The 25-year-old was arrested on Wednesday at a home in Chifley.

The shotgun and shells were found by police following a search at a house in Chifley on Wednesday. Picture by ACT Policing

According to ACT Policing, a warrant was issued in April for the man's arrest after he allegedly violated his parole conditions.

Following inquiries by ACT Policing's Proactive Intervention and Diversion Team, the man was believed to be in a house in Chifley.

On Wednesday, June 10, 2026, with assistance from AFP Specialist Operations, police attended the residence to arrest him. After several hours of negotiation, he surrendered himself to police.

Following a subsequent search of the house, police located a shotgun and dozens of shotgun shells.

Police believe the 25-year-old is involved in multiple vehicle thefts and burglaries across Canberra. Picture by ACT Policing

The man is believed to have been involved in multiple vehicle thefts and burglaries across Canberra, police said.

Enquiries into those offences and the possession of the firearm and ammunition are ongoing.

The man is due to appear before the ACT Magistrates Court on Thursday.

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