A teenager has been charged with a number of property offences in the state’s Central West yesterday.
About 6.30am yesterday (Wednesday 10 November 2021), police were called to a home in Susan Place, Dubbo, following reports of a break and enter.
Officers from Orana Mid-Western Police District attended and commenced a search after reports people were seen running from the area.
Following inquiries, officers arrested a 17-year-old boy after a short foot pursuit and struggle on Pine Knoll Drive.
A constable was injured during the arrest and was taken to Dubbo Base Hospital for treatment.
The teenager was taken to Dubbo Police Station and charged with:
- Steal motor vehicle,
- Damage property by fire,
- Aggravated break and enter with intent – knowing person there,
- Agg break and enter and commit serious indictable offence-people there,
- Possess housebreaking implements,
- Face blackened/disguised with intent commit indictable offence,
- Assault officer in execution of duty,
- Resist officer in execution of duty and,
- Contravene prohibition/restriction in AVO
The teenager was refused bail to appear at a children’s court on Monday 22 November 2021.
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