Man charged over alleged break-in, gun theft at Coonamble

Thursday, 21 November 2024 12:27:21 PM

A man will appear in court today charged over alleged break-in in which guns were stolen from a home in the state’s west.

Between 22 October and 31 October 2024, a break and enter occurred at Arthur Street, Coonamble, where firearms and personal items were stolen.

Officers attached to Orana Mid-Western Police District commenced an investigation into the break and enter.

Following inquiries, police attended a home on Ross Street, Coonamble, about 3:15pm yesterday (Wednesday 20 November 2024), and arrested an 18-year-old man.

Police seized a number of firearms during a search of the property.

The man was taken to Coonamble Police Station and charged with break and enter and breach of bail.

He was refused bail to appear before Dubbo Local Court today (Thursday 21 November 2024).

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