Two men arrested after break in in Morisset

Two men will face court today after they were allegedly caught stealing property from an industrial area near Lake Macquarie.

About 4.15am yesterday, an employee arrived at his workplace on Mayfair Close, Morisset, and saw two men inside the property.

The employee challenged the men, who threatened him before running from the location.

Police from Lake Macquarie Local Area Command were called and, with the assistance of the Police Dog Unit, commenced a search of the area.

The men were located a short distance away and arrested.

They were taken to Toronto Police Station and charged with aggravated break and enter.

The 23-year-old and 37-year-old men were refused bail and will appear in Toronto Local Court today.

Inquiries continue, NSW Police say.

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