A man will face court tomorrow following an investigation into an alleged break, enter and steal in the state's Central West last week.
Officers attached to Central West Police District received reports entry was forced into a home on Chelsea Crescent, Forbes, between 7.20pm on Thursday 17 July 2025 and 7.30am on Friday 18 July 2025.
Jewellery, a TV, an electronic device, historic currency, collectable pins, cash and personal items were allegedly stolen.
Following inquiries, about 5.15pm the same day, police were patrolling Forbes, along Balo Street, when they stopped a car and arrested the passenger.
When the 26-year-old man was searched police allege he had two pennies and two collectable pins in his possession.
He was taken to Parkes Police Station and charged with drive motor vehicle during disqualification period, goods in personal custody suspected being stolen, break and enter house steal, and breach of bail.
The man appeared at Parramatta Local Court on Saturday (19 July 2025), where he was formally refused bail to appear at Forbes Local Court tomorrow (Tuesday 22 July 2025).
Detectives are appealing for information from anyone who may have witnessed other incidents like this to come forward and contact local police or Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
