In the early hours of Wednesday, 16 October 2024, police swiftly responded to a break-and-enter incident at a commercial premises on Honeysuckle Drive, Newcastle West. Several offenders forced entry into the business and made off with stolen alcohol.
Multiple police units were deployed to the scene, leading to the arrest of a 16-year-old female, alleged to be involved in the crime. She was taken into custody at Newcastle Police Station and charged with aggravated break-and-enter in company.
The Hamper Emporium
Type: Retail
The Hamper Emporium offers premium gift hampers for all occasions, featuring gourmet treats and luxury items.
Phone: 1300 459 452
Further investigation revealed the young person’s involvement in a separate incident the previous night, where another licensed premises in the same area was broken into. She faces additional charges of aggravated break, enter, and steal in company.
The young offender was denied bail and is scheduled to appear in Broadmeadow Children’s Court today.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
Note: Always ensure your property is secure and report suspicious activity to local authorities.