Belconnen, ACT, Nov. 10 -- ACT Policing issued the following media release:
Police are seeking witnesses after a man allegedly brandished an axe during an alleged bike theft incident in the City on the weekend.
About 1pm on Sunday (9 November 2025), a member of the public observed another man attempting to steal a bike from a bike rack near the intersection of Bunda Stret and Petrie Street.
The witness confronted the other man who allegedly pulled a small axe from his backpack and repeatedly brandished it at the witness.
The man left the scene on foot but returned to the City later that afternoon where he was arrested.
A search of the man's bag revealed an axe, two large knives, and a large torch. He has been charged with three counts of possessing an offensive weapon and one count of possessing an offensive weapon with intent.
Police are seeking further witnesses to the incident and anyone who may have mobile phone footage of it, to come forward.
Anyone who can assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote 8212975. Information can be provided anonymously.
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