Two charged over alleged property and driving offences - Manning/Great Lakes PD

Thursday, 30 May 2024 08:48:45 AM

Two teens have been charged with alleged property and driving offences on the Mid North Coast.

About 6.40am on Tuesday 28 May 2024, police were called to Pipers Lane, Forster, after a vehicle, allegedly stolen from a Forster address the night before, was located.

Two teenage boys were spoken to nearby and following a subsequent search, officers located two allegedly stolen car keys, and an ammunition belt containing ammunition.

The boys, aged 14 and 16, were arrested before being taken to Forster Police Station.

The younger boy was charged with aggravated break and enter dwelling etc in company steal, take and drive conveyance without consent of owner, be carried in conveyance taken without consent of owner, and goods in personal custody suspected being stolen.

The older boy was charged with two counts of take and drive conveyance without consent of owner, two counts of goods in personal custody suspected being stolen, aggravated break and enter dwelling etc in company steal, unlicensed for class, and possess ammunition without holding licence/permit/authority.

Both boys were refused police bail to appear before a children's court later that day, where they were granted strict conditional bail to appear before the same court on Wednesday 12 June 2024.

Police wish to remind the community to be vigilant and take the appropriate precautions to ensure the safety of their belongings. For tips, visit: www.police.nsw.gov.au/safety_and_prevention/crime_prevention/home_safety

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