A man will face court today charged following an investigation into a stolen vehicle at Coffs Harbour earlier this week.
About 5.20pm on Monday 31 August 2026, a Mazda BT50 was allegedly stolen from Howard Street, Coffs Harbour.
Police attached to Coffs/Clarence Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into the incident.
About 1am today (Wednesday 2 September 2026), following extensive inquiries, police stopped a man on Harbour Drive, Coffs Harbour.
A Taser was used to effect the arrest of the 37-year-old man, and he was taken to Coffs Harbour Police Station.
There he was charged with three offences,
- Take and drive conveyance without consent of owner
- Licence expired more than 2 years ago, and
- Possess prohibited plant less than or equal to small quantity.
He was refused bail to appear before Bail Division Court 1 today (Wednesday 2 September 2026).
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