Detectives from the Joondalup Rapid High Harm Offender Response Team have charged a man with nine offences following an investigation into several commercial burglaries in the Joondalup area.
It will be alleged on Saturday, 4 February 2023 about 3.35am, the accused used a brick to smash the front glass doors of a service station on Candlewood Boulevard in Joondalup, before stealing a large quantity of cigarettes.
It will be further alleged a short time later, about 4.50am, the accused – wearing a face covering and gloves – stole a surf life saving buggy from a surf life saving club on West Coast Drive in Sorrento.
It will be further alleged, about 5.10am, the accused forced entry to a liquor store on Warwick Road in Duncraig and stole a large amount of alcohol.
The 41-year-old Greenwood man has been charged with:
3 x Aggravated Burglary and Commit
3 x Stealing
1 x Attempt Burglary
1 x Steal Motor vehicle
1 x No authority to drive
He is due to appear in the Joondalup Magistrates Court today, 9 February 2023.
Anyone with information, CCTV or dashcam footage relating to the incidents is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online at crimestopperswa.com.au.
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Police Media Unit
9 February 2023
