Police have released images of three men who may help with an alleged assault in Fortitude Valley on 13 June. A 60-year-old Fairfield man was allegedly approached and assaulted by three unknown men on James Street at about 7.30pm. He suffered facial injuries and received medical treatment. The men were described as well dressed and wearing formal attire. Police also want two women who were nearby to come forward, and ask anyone with footage from the area to contact them.
A man was struck on the head with a golf club in a violent attack on Pier Street in Perth's CBD at about 5.30am on Tuesday. The man was rushed to hospital with serious injuries. A man has been charged with unlawful wounding. Cafe owner Al Absawi said the victim was allegedly hit without warning. Business owners in the city say incidents like this are common, and some are considering closing. Perth Mayor Bruce Reynolds said the City continues to invest in lighting, patrols and CCTV.
Newly released CCTV has been shown to a jury in the murder trial of Beau Lamarre-Condon. He is accused of fatally shooting Jesse Baird and Luke Davies at Baird's Paddington home in February 2024. He has pleaded not guilty. The footage captures him at a drive-thru in a van allegedly used to dispose of the bodies, along with purchases at hardware stores. The defence claims the men were accidentally shot in self-defence. The trial before Justice Natalie Adams continues.
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Northern Territory Police are asking for information about an alleged arson at the Bundilla Beach public toilets on Thursday, 1 October 2026. Firefighters found a wheelie bin alight inside a toilet cubicle, and the fire spread through the amenities block. Darwin City Council reviewed CCTV footage showing five male youths allegedly setting the bin alight after moving it into the toilets around 12:50am. The youths were then picked up in a white Toyota Kluger. Property damage was initially estimated at about $230,000.
Police have released CCTV of a blue hatchback as they investigate an alleged home invasion in Kooringal. Three people allegedly forced their way into a Chifley Crescent home on Saturday, September 5, at about 11:45 pm. One allegedly carried a firearm and threatened a 23-year-old man, who was not injured. The group allegedly stole three bags of household items and fled before police arrived. A 19-year-old man has been charged in connection with the incident and remains before the court. Anyone with information or dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Mandurah council has voted to install number plate recognition cameras and extra CCTV, with the plate recognition vote passing 8-3. The council agreed at its September 22 meeting to shift about $100,000 in its budget toward the two projects, each expected to cost about $72,000. A state grant of $40,686 will help fund the plate recognition cameras, which will go on Mandurah Bridge and Mandurah Terrace. Opponents argued that the cameras were a state government responsibility. Supporters said the technology helps respond to antisocial behaviour and break-ins at Lakelands Park.
Police are appealing for witnesses and CCTV vision after 18 businesses and two cars were damaged at Tugun early on 17 October. Police allege that about 3am they were called to the area after reports a man was damaging businesses and parked vehicles. Damage is alleged on Teemangum Street, Gold Coast Highway and Golden Four Drive. A 35-year-old man has been taken into custody and is assisting police. No one was physically injured. Businesses that may have been damaged or hold relevant information or footage are urged to contact Policelink, quoting reference number QP2602051337.
Police have arrested five teenagers over an alleged group assault on a 15-year-old boy in Stawell, in Victoria's west. Police allege the group attacked the boy near the corner of Wakeham and Doye streets on October 5 and stole his shoes and clothing. The boy was taken to hospital and has since been released. Four of the teenagers will appear in court at a later date, and police expect to charge a fifth. Community pressure is growing on the Northern Grampians Shire Council to install CCTV in crime hotspots.
Police have released CCTV images of a young man they want to speak to after a string of alleged sexual touching incidents involving women near Narrabeen Lagoon. In each case, a man allegedly touched women on the lagoon walking trail and rode off on an e-bike. Police Area Command investigations began after three incidents were reported on 7 and 8 October, with more reports since. A new report from Wheeler Heights and two incidents near Bilarong Reserve have also been linked to the investigation. Strike Force Mexvo has been established, and officers are investigating whether the incidents are connected.
Police have issued a fresh appeal after releasing CCTV footage of a man they allege deliberately lit a fire at a home in Cobden, in western Victoria. The blaze broke out on Mitchell Street at about 6.15am on February 5, while a father and his two children were inside. The father said he tried to fight the flames and called emergency services. All three escaped without injury. Detectives believe the attack was targeted, but the motive is unclear. No arrests have been made.
Police have released CCTV footage of a man they believe set a deliberate fire at a home in Cobden, in south-west Victoria. The fire broke out at a Mitchell Street property in February. A father and his two children were inside and escaped without injury. Police say they believe the attack was targeted, though the reason is unclear. Detectives are appealing for information about the man and a silver Mazda 3 seen nearby.
Police are appealing for public help after five women reported being sexually assaulted on the Narrabeen Lagoon Trail on Sydney's Northern Beaches between 1 and 8 October. Officers allege that in each incident a man on an e-bike approached the women, sexually touched them and rode off. One episode involved two victims, while another involved inappropriate sexual comments. Strike Force Mexvo, supported by the State Crime Command's Sex Crimes Squad, is investigating.
Police have released CCTV images of a man they hope can help with inquiries into a series of alleged sexual offences against women on walking tracks on Sydney's Northern Beaches. Officers allege three incidents were reported in the Narrabeen area between October 7 and 8, in which a man approached women, touched them sexually and fled on an e-bike. In one case he also allegedly made inappropriate sexual remarks. An earlier alleged incident near Narrabeen Lagoon was reported, and two more women reported being touched on Monday, October 12.
Police are appealing for witnesses and CCTV vision after 18 businesses and two cars were damaged at Tugun early on 17 October. Police allege that about 3am they were called to the area after reports a man was damaging businesses and parked vehicles. Damage is alleged on Teemangum Street, Gold Coast Highway and Golden Four Drive. A 35-year-old man has been taken into custody and is assisting police. No one was physically injured. Businesses that may have been damaged or hold relevant information or footage are urged to contact Policelink, quoting reference number QP2602051337.
Altona Meadows entrepreneur Amanuel Bayu has developed RaeyLink, AI software that detects possible retail theft. The product uses existing CCTV cameras and alerts staff when it spots items being removed from shelves and hidden in bags or pockets. Bayu said the idea followed his own experience of having a prototype product stolen from his home. The software has been rolled out at several retailers across Melbourne's west, including IGA Saltwater in Point Cook. Co-owner Amanjot Kaur said it had quickly helped staff deal with suspected thefts.
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Three teenage boys have been charged with robbery and assault over an alleged attack on a 15-year-old in Stawell, western Victoria. Police allege the group stole the boy's shoes and clothes near Wakeham and Doyle streets on October 5. The boy was taken to hospital and has since been released. Police say more arrests are expected. The incident has renewed pressure on Northern Grampians Shire Council to install CCTV in crime hotspots. The mayor said the cost and privacy concerns remain, though priorities could be reviewed. Police say they will increase patrols.
Two elderly men were injured in separate hammer attacks in Eastwood, in Sydney's north west, less than 14 hours apart. A 75-year-old was struck in the face after opening his front door on Doomben Avenue on Tuesday evening and was taken to Royal North Shore Hospital in a stable condition. Shortly before 7am on Wednesday, a 71-year-old was hit several times in the face and head at a park near Blaxland Road and Doomben Avenue, and was taken to the same hospital in a serious but stable condition. Investigators believe the attacks were random.
A homeless man has pleaded not guilty to the murder of fisherman Andres Pancha at Frankston Pier in Melbourne's southeast. Prosecutors allege Forest Stevenson, 38, stabbed Mr Pancha, 45, 101 times in June 2024. They say CCTV footage and DNA evidence link Mr Stevenson to the attack. Mr Stevenson's lawyers deny he is the man in the footage and say the DNA evidence does not prove he was at the scene. The trial before the Victorian Supreme Court continues.
