Two men will appear at court next month after being arrested by police in relation to cars allegedly being broken into in the Newcastle area this week, NSW Police say.
Just before 9.30am on Tuesday 13 February 2018, Newcastle City Police attended Hamilton East after a man was seen acting suspiciously around a number of parked vehicles.
A 53-year-old man was arrested, with officers seizing items alleged to have been stolen from cars in Hamilton South and Merewether.
He was taken to Newcastle Police Station and charged with larceny, goods in custody and breach of bail. He appeared at Newcastle Local Court yesterday and was granted bail to reappear on Tuesday 27 March 2018.
That afternoon, officers responded to a basement car park in Frederick Street, Merewether, following a report of a man acting suspiciously.
A 47-year-old man was arrested by police who located property which had allegedly been taken from two cars in the car park, as well as cannabis.
He was taken to Waratah Police Station and charged with enter inclosed lands, goods in custody, larceny and possess prohibited drug. He was granted conditional bail to appear at Newcastle Local Court on Thursday 8 March 2018.
Newcastle City Crime Manager, Detective Chief Inspector Steve Laksa, said police were continuing to conduct patrols and proactive operations to target theft from motor vehicle offences.
"We also encourage people to continue to report any suspicious activity they see to police so we can act swiftly to arrest people and put them before the court," he said.
"If you see something or have information about a crime, please report it directly to police or via Crime Stoppers.
