Almost 100 alleged offenders have been charged with 186 offences during a coordinated police operation targeting burglary, stealing, family violence and other high-harm offending across the metropolitan area.
The day of action was conducted on Friday, 6 November 2026, bringing together District Detectives, Rapid High Harm Offender Response teams and general duties officers from all 8 metropolitan police districts, supported by tactical analysts and specialist resources including Canine and Air Wing.
The coordinated effort focused on locating and apprehending identified high-harm offenders, executing search warrants and progressing outstanding investigations.
A total of 98 people were charged during the operation, with charges including:
- 62 stealing offences
- 16 burglary offences
- 15 family violence-related offences
- 12 robbery offences
- 4 stolen motor vehicle offences
A further 77 charges were preferred in relation to a range of other matters, including traffic, weapons, fraud and threat-related offences.
In one incident, police arrested a 34-year-old man after allegedly sighting a stolen Honda Accord in Seville Grove. It will be alleged the vehicle failed to stop for police and was driven recklessly through the area before suffering mechanical damage.
The vehicle was abandoned and the driver allegedly fled on foot before being apprehended following a short foot chase.
The man was subsequently charged with several offences, including stealing a motor vehicle, reckless driving to evade police, no authority to drive, drug and weapons-related offences.
In a separate incident, police arrested a 41-year-old man at a Parkwood address in relation to alleged burglaries and thefts from two homes under construction in Parkwood and Bentley.
During the arrest, officers allegedly located quantities of copper pipe, brass and pipe fittings inside the residence, with further copper pipe allegedly located during a search of a vehicle at the property.
The man was charged with a number of offences, including burglary, stealing and possession of stolen or unlawfully obtained property and attempting to steal a motor vehicle.
Both men were refused bail and have been remanded in custody.
Acting Commander Metropolitan Region Andy Russell said the results reflected the combined efforts of officers on the ground and those supporting the operation behind the scenes.
"This was a coordinated effort across our metropolitan districts, from the officers out locating and apprehending alleged offenders to the intelligence analysts behind the scenes who triaged and collated information to help direct our resources," he said.
"Information from the community plays an important role in that work. Continued reporting to police and Crime Stoppers helps build the intelligence picture, identify those causing harm and support ongoing efforts to maintain pressure on offenders."
Police continue to target burglary, stealing, family violence and other high-harm offending every day, with coordinated operations allowing resources to be concentrated against identified offenders across district boundaries.
Community members are encouraged to take simple precautions to protect their property, including locking vehicles, homes, garages and sheds and securing valuables.
Suspicious activity or matters requiring police attendance should be reported to police on 131 444, or 000 in a life-threatening emergency.
Anyone with information about criminal activity can contact Crime Stoppers at www.crimestopperswa.com.au or by calling 1800 333 000.
Reports to Crime Stoppers can be made anonymously.
