Police Charge Man After Aggravated Burglary In Ararat

Ararat police have charged a man following an alleged aggravated burglary in Ararat earlier this month.

It is understood a man gained entry to a parish on Barkley Street about 11pm on Wednesday, 17 July.

The male allegedly demanded money from a priest and fled the scene with approximately $1000.

The priest was not physically injured.

A 55-year-old Heidelberg Heights man has been charged with aggravated burglary, theft and criminal damage.

He was bailed to face Horsham Magistrates Court on 29 July.

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