A man will face court over a number of break and enter offences in the state's north-west.
In November 2024, officers attached to New England Police District commenced an investigation following reports of multiple break and enter offences in Bingara, Warialda and Glen Innes areas.
Initial inquiries established a number of solar panels, motor controllers and metal products were stolen from several locations since Tuesday 19 November 2024.
Following extensive inquiries, about 8.45am yesterday (Wednesday 4 December 2024), police executed a search warrant at an address on Reedy Street, Delungra, where they arrested a 60-year-old man.
During the search, police seized a number of items including a water tank, water pump, solar panels, mirror, street signs and electric tools.
The man was taken to Inverell Police Station where he was charged with:
- Two counts of enter dwelling with intent
- Two counts of break and enter house steal value less than or equal to $60,000
- Three counts of goods in personal custody suspected being stolen (not motor vehicle)
- Destroy or damage property
He was refused bail to appear at Inverell Local Court today (Thursday 5 December 2024).
