Police have charged three teenagers after four puppies were allegedly stolen from Edmonton yesterday, November 15.
Officers were called after an Accatino Close property was allegedly broken into around midday.
Four two-week old Golden Retriever puppies were reported stolen from the home as well as a grey Mazda MX-5 coupe and jewellery.
At 12.45pm yesterday, police located the allegedly stolen vehicle abandoned on Blackbird Close at Bentley Park.
At 9.55pm last night, police attended a residence in Woree and located a 16-year-old Woree boy in possession of one of the allegedly stolen puppies.
Around 2am this morning, November 16, police attended an Edmonton home and located a 16-year-old Bentley Park boy alleged to be involved in the theft of the puppies. Police located one of the puppies hidden under a bed.
Police seized the allegedly stolen puppy along with jewellery and clothing from the Edmonton home.
The remaining two puppies were located at two nearby homes this morning.
The 16-year-old Woree boy was charged with entering a dwelling and receiving tainted property. He was refused police bail and is scheduled to appear in the Cairns Childrens Court.
The 16-year-old Bentley Park boy was charged with entering a dwelling and receiving tainted property. He was refused police bail and is scheduled to appear in the Cairns Childrens Court.
A 17-year-old Bentley Park boy was charged with entering a dwelling and receiving tainted property. He was refused police bail and is scheduled to appear in the Cairns Childrens Court.
Another person is in custody and assisting police with enquiries.
Quote this reference number: QP2301907638
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