ACT Police have arrested a 40-year-old Kambah man over the theft of some heavy and expensive brass fittings from Henry Rolland Park in Acton.
The theft was reported to police on Wednesday, September 30 by the ACT Government.
Following a similar theft of public brass fittings in 2018, the ACT Government expanded the footprint of the Public Safety CCTV Network to include Henry Rolland Park.
The CCTV footage showed a man removing the brass fittings from the seats located in Henry Rolland Park and leaving in a vehicle, later identified as his brother’s car.
ACT Policing Proactive Intervention and Disruption Team Detective Sergeant Jason Dziubinski said police observed the vehicle believed to be same one used by the man during the theft.
“Brass is a highly sought after item and people buying second-hand equipment of this value should always question where it has come from,” Det Sgt Dzibuinski said.
“It is fortunate CCTV is installed at Henry Rolland Park to enhance public safety and help ACT Policing investigate crime. It shows how beneficial CCTV can be to a successful investigation.”
A search warrant was executed at a residence on Seymour Place yesterday, where the Kambah man was arrested.
He was transported to the ACT Regional Watch House and charged with theft and bailed to appear before ACT Magistrates Court on Friday 22 January 2021.
Anyone with information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference 6639761. Information can be provided anonymously.
