A second teenager has been charged after an attempted break and enter in the state's north this week.
About 8pm on Monday (17 November 2025), a group of four youths allegedly attempted to enter a property on Montkeila Street, Walgett, forcing open the rear screen door.
After allegedly attempting to gain access through a second rear door, the group – allegedly armed with screwdrivers – returned to the front of the home, before fleeing the scene.
A woman in her 70s was inside the home at the time; however, was uninjured during the incident.
Following inquiries, about 9.40pm on Monday (7 November 2025), officers attached to Central North Police District attended a home on George Sands Way, Walgett, where they arrested a 14-year-old boy.
He remains before a children's court charged with enter prescribed premises of any person without lawful excuse, enter building/land with intent to commit indictable offence, and breach of bail.
Following further inquiries, about 6pm today (Friday 21 November 2025), a 15-year-old boy attended Walgett Police Station where he was arrested and charged with enter prescribed premises of any person without lawful excuse and enter building/land with intent commit indictable offence.
He was refused bail to appear at a children's court tomorrow (Saturday 22 November 2025).
Inquiries under Operation Soteria continue.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
