Man charged over multiple vehicle break ins – South Coast

Police have charged a man with 25 offences including stealing, fraud, and property damage offences in Batemans Bay on Thursday following an investigating into vehicle break ins.

Officers attached to South Coast Police District have been investigating a series of vehicle break ins that have occurred over the last two months in the Broulee, Batemans Bay, and South Durras areas.

Following an extensive investigation police arrested a 33-year-old man on Russel Street, Batemans Bay, about 2.10pm Thursday (6 July 2023).

Police also searched a vehicle nearby locating several items believed to be linked to the break ins.

The man was taken to Batemans Bay Police Station where he was charged with 11 counts of larceny, 11 count of destroy or damage property and three counts of dishonestly obtain financial advantage by deception.

He was refused bail to appear before Moruya Local Court Friday (7 July 2023) where he was granted conditional bail to appear before the same court on Friday 11 August 2023.

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