A second teenager has been charged after an attempted break and enter in Walgett.
About 8pm on Monday, November 17, a group of four youths allegedly attempted to enter a property on Montkeila Street, Walgett, forcing open the rear screen door.
After allegedly attempting to gain access through a second rear door, the group – allegedly armed with screwdrivers – returned to the front of the home, before fleeing the scene.
A woman in her 70s was inside the home at the time; however, was uninjured during the incident.
Following inquiries, about 9.40pm on Monday on November, 7, officers attached to Central North Police District attended a home on George Sands Way, Walgett, where they arrested a 14-year-old boy.
He remains before a children’s court charged with enter prescribed premises of any person without lawful excuse, enter building/land with intent to commit indictable offence, and breach of bail.
Following further inquiries, about 6pm on Friday, November 21, a 15-year-old boy attended Walgett Police Station where he was arrested and charged with enter prescribed premises of any person without lawful excuse and enter building/land with intent commit indictable offence.
He was refused bail and appeared at a children’s court on Saturday, November 22.
Inquiries under Operation Soteria continue.
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