KIARA Police have identified two men who allegedly broke into Hawaiian’s Bassendean and stole $5000 worth of cigarettes and scratchies from a lottery kiosk on Christmas Day.
About 2.45pm, a 22-year-old Viveash man and a 17-year-old man who resided in Viveash and Belmont, allegedly broke into a fruit and vegetable shop.
Five hours later, the pair returned and allegedly stole $4000 worth of cigarettes and $1000 worth of scratchies.
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READ NOWActing officer-in-charge Travis Walsh said police arrested and charged the 22-year-old male with several offences including stealing, aggravated burglary and trespassing.
“He will appear before Midland Magistrates Court on January 12, January 18 and February 16 for a pre-sentence report,” he said.
“The second male will be interviewed hopefully this week if not next week; we know where and who he is and once we have interviewed him, he will appear before Midland Magistrates Court on January 23.”
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