A 14-year-old boy has been charged with several break and enter offences following an alleged crime spree on the state's Far North Coast.
Between 1.30pm and 4pm yesterday (Monday 13 May 2019), police will allege the teenage boy and an unknown person entered several properties on Carlyle and Cowper streets, Byron Bay.
During this time, the pair allegedly stole numerous items, including a scooter, three tablet devices and cash.
About 5.40pm, officers from Tweed/Byron Police District arrested a 14-year-old boy on Jonson Street, Byron Bay following a foot pursuit.
The second person fled the scene.
He was taken to Byron Bay Police Station and charged with three counts of break, enter and steal, three counts of enter land with intent, and one count each of intimidation and steal from dwelling.
He was refused bail to face a Children's Court today (Tuesday 14 May 2019).
Investigations are continuing.
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.
