TWO TEENAGERS have been charged and six sets of keys seized after a Kia allegedly led police on multiple pursuits across Gunnedah and Tamworth.
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A police investigation targeting a spate of property crime in Tamworth, led by the Oxley Police District Proactive Crime Team, saw two teenagers arrested at a home in Gunnedah on Monday.
Under Operation Southbreak, the investigation was sparked after an alleged break-in and car theft in Gunnedah on March 15.
Police allege a home was broken into on Hillcrest Road, where a Kia Sportage was stolen and involved in a number of pursuits across the region.
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When police searched the home the teenagers were located at, six sets of car keys were seized that officers believe to be stolen.
A 14-year-old has been charged with break and enter house steal value, and enter a building or land with intent to commit an indictable offence.
While a 15-year-old boy was charged with breach of bail.
The pair were given conditional bail to appear at children's court on Wednesday.
Police investigations into the matter are continuing.
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Madeline Link
Madeline Link is a journalist at the Newcastle Herald, with a focus on Lake Macquarie City Council. To keep up with my stories, follow my Twitter @madeline_link, for tips email madeline.link@newcastleherald.com.au.
Madeline Link is a journalist at the Newcastle Herald, with a focus on Lake Macquarie City Council. To keep up with my stories, follow my Twitter @madeline_link, for tips email madeline.link@newcastleherald.com.au.
