Wanted man charged after break-ins at Nowra

A man has been charged over two alleged break-ins, as well as an outstanding arrest warrant on the state's South Coast this week.

About 12.10am Wednesday (12 January 2022), a hammer was thrown through the window of a store along the Princes Highway, Nowra, and a man was seen inside; however, no property was taken.

An hour later, a man attended a service station on Kinghorne Street, Nowra, allegedly damaging the glass doors before leaving without gaining entry.

Officers attached to South Coast Police District were notified of both incidents and commenced an investigation.

Following inquiries, police attended a home on Abergeldie Street, Nowra, and arrested a 33-year-old man about 10.15am yesterday (Thursday 13 January 2022).

He was taken to Nowra Police Station where he was charged with the outstanding warrant for two counts of resist officer in execution of duty, as well as two counts of break and enter with intent.

The Nowra man was refused bail to appear in Nowra Local Court today (Friday 14 January 2022).

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