ACT Policing media release
Damaged mailbox in Higgins; witnesses sought
Sunday, 21 June 2009
ACT Policing is investigating an incident at the Higgins shops last night (Saturday, June 20), in which an Australia Post mailbox was damaged by an explosion.
Police attended the location around 10pm where the mailbox was found to have its door missing and the mail inside smouldering. The door of the box was blown off its hinges and scattered, damaged mail was found around the location.
Remnants of an improvised explosive device were recovered from within the mailbox and were seized for further examination.
Police are appealing for any witnesses who may have seen suspicious persons or activity around the Higgins shops around 10pm last night (Saturday, June 20) to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers website on www.act.crimestoppers.com.au.
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