A second man has been charged following an investigation into the alleged use of a stolen credit card at businesses across the Central Coast.
In June 2023, police from the Brisbane Water Proactive Crime Unit commenced an investigation into several fraudulent transactions they believed were linked.
Following inquiries, investigators executed a search warrant at a property on Karalta Road, Erina, about 1.40pm on Wednesday 28 June 2023.
A 31-year-old man was arrested at the scene and remains before the courts.
Following further inquiries, a 45-year-old man was arrested following a short pursuit on Karalta Road, Erina, about 2.45pm yesterday (Thursday 6 July 2023).
He was taken to Gosford Police Station where he was charged with 29 counts of dishonestly obtain property by deception, aggravated break and enter (and commit serious indictable offence-people there), police pursuit - not stop - drive dangerously, hinder or resist police officer in the execution of duty, and possess prohibited drug.
He was refused bail to appear before Gosford Local Court today (Friday 7 July 2023).
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact 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.
