Three boys were arrested yesterday following an aggravated break-in in the state's Far West on the weekend.
A 66-year-old woman was asleep in a motel room on Mitchell Street, Bourke, about 11.40pm Sunday (6 February 2022), when three youths forced their way inside.
Police will allege they demanded cash and cars keys before one wrestled the woman to the ground attempting to steal her handbag.
The group left empty-handed before returning a short time later and again attempting to take the handbag. After failing a second time, the group left.
Officers attached to Central North Police District attended and commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Following inquiries, three boys – aged 10,15 and 15– were arrested at Bourke Police Station.
One 15-year-old boy has been charged with break, enter house and steal, two counts of aggravated break and enter dwelling in company intend steal, and intentionally mark premises without prescribed consent.
The other 15-year-old boy was charged with enter inclosed land without lawful excuse, and two counts of aggravated break and enter dwelling in company intend steal.
The 10-year-old boy was dealt with under the Young Offenders Act.
The teens have been refused bail to appear at a children's court today (Thursday 10 February 2022).
