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The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
Sara Garrity

Braddon woman arrested after allegedly stealing 15 handbags

The goods made up a total cost of more than $2600. Picture by Karleen Minney

A woman from Braddon was arrested on Thursday after allegedly being found with more than $2600 worth of stolen goods and a knife, police say.

About 2pm, police were called by a store in Canberra City after their security system alerted them to a customer stealing goods.

A description of the alleged offender was then given to police before they conducted a search.

About 3.30pm, police located a woman matching the description nearby.

They found she was allegedly in possession of more than $2600 worth of stolen goods, including 15 handbags with some containing cosmetics sold in the store.

She was also allegedly carrying a knife in one of the bags.

The 33-year-old is set to face the ACT Magistrates Court on Friday with charges of theft and possession of a knife without a reasonable excuse.

She is also allegedly in breach of good behaviour obligations.


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