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The rider of the motorcycle was not wearing any protective riding gear other than a helmet.

He was issued with a Traffic Infringement Notice for exceeding the posted speed limit by more than 45km/h, an $1821 fine and 12 demerit points.

Officer in Charge of Gungahlin Police Station, Station Sergeant Rod Anderson said the incident was a reminder that those who drive dangerously would be caught.

“With double demerit in effect until midnight on Monday, motorists should think carefully about what it would mean to lose their licence,” Station Sergeant Anderson said.

“But more importantly, think about what it would mean if they or their loved ones were involved in a serious collision as a result of dangerous driving.”

“We continue to urge everyone in the community to think about road safety as their personal responsibility these holidays.”

Double demerits have been in effect since the first instance on Friday, 10 June and will remain until midnight on Monday 13 June 2016.
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The woman was transported to Belconnen Police Station where she underwent breath analysis, returning a result of 0.015. She also returned a positive drug indication, which is subject to a final confirmation by a laboratory test.

The woman has been charged with drink driving, drug driving, driving while disqualified, using an unregistered/suspended vehicle and possessing a declared substance without authorisation and will face the ACT Magistrates Court this morning.

If you saw anything suspicious near Carver Lane yesterday around 4.45am, we urge you to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Please provide reference number 5971139.

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ACT Policing is appealing for witnesses following two aggravated robberies this afternoon (Tuesday, 7 June).

About 2.50pm ACT Policing received a report that a male offender, armed with a shot gun approached a female in the Canberra Theatre carpark, located on London Circuit in the City and demanded her vehicle.

The woman complied and the offender then fled in the stolen vehicle.

About 4.30pm ACT Policing received a separate report that the male offender, approached staff at the Australia Post store in Townsville Street, Fyshwick.

The male was armed with a shot gun and made threatening demands for cash. The staff complied and the offender fled the scene.

Police are undergoing extensive searches for the offender and vehicle.

The alleged offender is described as Caucasian in appearance, with blue eyes and about 180cm (5’11”) tall. He was wearing black track suit pants with white stripes, a navy football jumper and black balaclava.

The car is a white Audi Q5 station wagon bearing ACT registration YJO-43U.
Police are seeking public assistance and witnesses to the incident.

If you see this vehicle do not approach the vehicle or the occupants and contact police on 131 444.

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Around 6.00pm, police received reports of a two vehicle collision at the intersection of William Hovell Drive and Coppings Crossing. Involved in the collision was a red Suzuki Vitara, containing two males and one female.

Police also received reports from that location that the male driver from the Suzuki Vitara, armed with a knife, approached a third vehicle which had stopped to assist. The man has made demands for the vehicle and both occupants complied and exited the vehicle.

The offender has conducted a U-turn and collected his two passengers. The offender continued south-bound towards the City in a red Honda Civic with ACT registration plates YGT63R.

The male driver is described as Mediterranean in appearance, 178cm (5’10”) tall, with dark features, stubble and a goatee-style beard and was wearing a black and white flannelette jacket.

The red Suzuki Vitara driven by the alleged offender involved in the collision was reported stolen.

Police are urging anyone who may have been in the Aranda area at the time or has any information that could assist police to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via the website www.act.crimestoppers.com.au. Please provide reference number 5970207. Information may be provided anonymously.

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A joint rescue effort was conducted involving AFP SRG Maritime (Water Police), ACT State Emergency Services Agency, ACT Ambulance Service and ACT Fire & Rescue.

Due to the severe weather conditions, fast-rising and moving water, the 37-year-old Kambah man was unable to be rescued.

Police are urging the public to avoid flood prone roads and areas. Motorists are also strongly urged to obey all road safety warnings.

If you see someone in danger around waterways, call Police Operations immediately on 131-444.

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