A man will face court over alleged break, enter and steal offences at two fire stations in the New England.
In November 2024, New England Police District commenced an investigation into two break and enters at fire stations at Yarrowyck and Guyra.
Between Thursday 21 November 2024 and Friday 22 November 2024, a man allegedly broke into the fire station on thunderbolts Way, Yarrowyck, before he allegedly stole a number of tools from two fire engines.
Meanwhile, just after 8pm on Saturday 19 October 2024, a man allegedly entered a fire station on Langford Road, Guyra, before he allegedly stole a number of tools and electric devices from the premises.
Initial inquiries alleged the two incidents are linked.
Police established multiple crime scenes and commenced an investigation into the incident.
Following extensive inquiries, about 10.20am Thursday, 9 January, police arrested a 36-year-old man at an address on Ryanda Street, Guyra.
Police also seized items believed to be stolen from the two fire stations along with a small amount of an illegal drug which police will allege to be Methamphetamine.
He was taken to Armidale Police Station where he was charged with break and enter, and stealing value less than or equal to $60,000 (two counts).
He was refused bail at Armidale Local Court on Friday, 10 January, and will reappear in on Monday, 10 February.
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