A teenage boy has been charged with 20 alleged stealing offences following an extensive investigation by Newcastle City Police.
Since March 2026, police have investigated several stealing incidents from bottle shops, cafes and shops in the Newcastle area they believed were linked.
The incidents relate to the theft of alcohol, clothing, bank cards, and cafe tip jars, with a total value of more than $11,500.
About 9.15am yesterday (Wednesday 14 October 2026), police from the Newcastle City Proactive Crime Team attended a home in Broadmeadow.
A 14-year-old boy was arrested and taken to Waratah Police Station.
He was charged with 20 offences,
- Shoplifting value less than or equal to $2000 (17 counts)
- Larceny value less than or equal to $2000 (two counts), and
- Dishonestly obtain property by deception.
He was granted strict conditional bail to appear before a children's court on Monday 2 November 2026.
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