A man has been charged following an investigation into an alleged home invasion in the state’s Riverina region, under Strike Force Arctis.
Officers attached to Riverina Police District established Strike Force Arctis in September 2026 to investigate a number of aggravated break and enters, home invasions and firearm-related incidents.
About 11.30pm on Saturday 5 September 2026, officers from Riverina Police District were called to a residence on Chifley Crescent, Kooringal, following reports of a home invasion.
Officers were told three unknown people, all wearing black with their faces covered and one allegedly armed with a firearm, allegedly forced entry into the home and threatened a 23-year-old man.
The three unknown people allegedly stole three bags containing household items and left before police arrived.
The 23-year-old man was uninjured.
A crime scene was established and police commenced inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
On Tuesday 8 September 2026, officers were called to an address nearby after a large knife was located.
The knife was seized by police and has been forensically examined.
Following inquiries, about 2.30pm yesterday (Monday 14 September 2026), officers from Murray River Police District attended an address on Crisp Street, Albury, and arrested a 19-year-old man.
He was taken to Albury Police Station and charged with special aggravated break and enter and commit serious indictable offence.
He was refused bail to appear before Bail Division Court 5 today (Tuesday 15 September 2026), where he was formally refused bail to appear before Albury Local Court on Tuesday 10 November 2026.
Investigations under Strike Force Arctis are ongoing.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
