A teen will face court tomorrow following an investigation into property-related offences in the state's northeast.
About 6.30am on Tuesday (12 March 2024), a Mercedes was reported stolen from a home on Blue Gum Way, Tamworth.
The Mercedes was located abandoned on Fleming Crescent, Tamworth, and was seized for forensic examination.
Following inquiries, about 2pm yesterday (Thursday 14 March 2024), officers attempted to arrest a boy walking on Sue Crescent, when he fled on foot and jumped a fence.
A short time later the 13-year-old boy was arrested and taken to Tamworth Police Station.
He was charged with possess prohibited drug, drive conveyance taken without consent of owner, and breach of bail.
The boy was refused bail to appear at a Children's court today (Friday 15 March 2024).
