On October 15, police were called to a burglary of a Canberra home. A review of CCTV footage revealed two men breaking into the home before stealing more than 70 items including luxury handbags, watches, and jewellery. Police say the estimated value of the stolen items is about $10 million.

Police confirmed a Mitsubishi Outlander had been seen in the vicinity of the burglary. It had allegedly travelled in and out of the ACT multiple times before the men allegedly broke into the home.

Police say the rented vehicle was hired by a French national following his arrival in Australia on October 7 with three other French nationals.

ACT investigators then worked closely with NSW Police and AFP Eastern Command to assist in locating the alleged offenders leading to their arrest in a fast-food restaurant in Wentworthville, NSW, on October 19.

The following day police recovered some of the stolen property in a search of a short-term-rental residence in Wentworthville that included multiple Hermes handbags.

Police say investigations are continuing in relation to an aggravated break and enter committed in Vaucluse, NSW, on October 12.

The four men were extradited to the ACT on October 21 and were each charged with aggravated burglary – intent to commit theft and joint commission theft.

Engagement with AFP and French police has resulted in some stolen items sent from Australia being recovered in France.

ACT Policing is appealing for public assistance to locate outstanding items, including:

•A Richard Mille rm88 (Smiley) watch

Anyone who can assist police is urged to contact the Crime Stoppers ACT website.