Police reunite Bruce with his owner
Cannington Police, along with the public’s assistance, have recovered Bruce the Staffy after being stolen during a home burglary.
Bruce was taken to a local vet and identified from his microchip, and subsequently reunited with his owner.
A 54- year-old male offender from St James was remanded in custody, and will appear in court later this month.
Manhunt for burglar
Armadale Detectives are looking for a man who broke into the home of an elderly woman in Armadale on Tuesday 11 February.
The man gained entry into the property about 10pm and stole cash and a handbag.
Fortunately, the 90-year-old occupant was not disturbed during the burglary.
Detectives are urging anyone who can identify the person pictured, or has any information relating to this incident, to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via www.crimestopperswa.com.au.
Police and pilots distressed by laser
Officers from Cannington Police station, working in co-junction with Police Air Wing, arrested a 52-year-old man from Rivervale who was targeting aircraft with a Light Activated Stimulated Emission of Radiation (laser) on Monday, 20 January 2025.
About 12:50am, the Western Australia Police Force helicopter (PolAir) was conducting air operations in the Belmont area after receiving reports from several commercial pilots that there was laser light being pointed at them as they were landing at the Perth International Airport.
As PolAir was conducting patrols of the area, a red laser light struck directly into the helicopter cabin containing three police air-wing officers. The laser light caused immediate disorientation and stress to the crew. Over a period of eight minutes, a laser light beam struck PolAir four times.
The shinning of the laser, interferes with the operational safety and navigational capacity of the helicopter and pilot. The helicopter crew utilised recording equipment and Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) technology to look for the offender.
PolAir captured the offender on video at a residence approximately 4.5km in a straight line away from the Perth International Airport runway. They directed police officers on the ground to the location they identified and officers located a man in the rear yard with the alleged laser used against pilots.
During a search of the residence, it will be alleged police located and seized a cross bow with 11 arrows.
The man was charged with to Cause Fear or Alarm with Laser or Light to People in Conveyances or Others; Carried or Possessed a Prohibited Weapon; and Possessed a Controlled Weapon.
He appeared at the Perth Magistrates Court on Tuesday, 18 February.
Teen hurt in Oldbury crash
Officers from the Road Policing Group are seeking the public’s assistance for information relating to a serious crash that occurred in Oldbury on Sunday afternoon.
About 5:40pm, a silver Hyundai i30 hatchback and a black Ford Ranger utility collided at the intersection of Kargotich and Gossage Roads.
The 17-year-old female driver of the Hyundai was seriously injured and was airlifted to Royal Perth Hospital for medical treatment.
The 30-year-old male driver of the Ford Ranger and his passengers received minor injuries.
Road Policing Group Officers are urging anyone who saw, or has dash-cam vision of the crash, or who has any information relating to this crash, to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via www.crimestopperswa.com.au
If you or anyone you know has been affected by a road crash, contact Road Trauma Support WA on 1300 004 814.
Roleystone crash serious
Police are seeking public assistance in relation to a serious crash that occurred in Roleystone on Friday, 7 February.
About 9:50am, a grey Subaru Outback sedan and a blue Suzuki Grand Vitara station wagon collided on Brookton Highway near Old Coast Place.
The driver of the Grand Vitara, a 41-year-old woman, was extracted from the vehicle by Department of Fire and Rescue and taken to hospital for medical treatment for serious leg injuries.
The 70-year-old female driver of the Subaru Outback was taken to hospital as a precaution.
Road Policing Group South officers are appealing for anyone who saw the crash, or with the vehicle travelling in the area prior to the crash, to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via www.crimestopperswa.com.au
