A 28-year-old woman has been charged following an investigation into a string of alleged property offences across the Hunter Region, spanning from late May to mid-July.
Police began inquiries on Friday, 30 May 2025, after a bank card was reportedly stolen from a vehicle parked on Lake Road in Argenton. It’s alleged the card was subsequently used for unauthorised purchases at electronics and sporting goods stores.
Detectives linked the incident to a broader series of alleged thefts and property crimes occurring between Sunday, 1 June, and Saturday, 19 July 2025, across Lake Macquarie and Rutherford.
Following extensive investigations by Port Stephens-Hunter Police, the woman was arrested at Maitland Police Station around 7:30pm on Monday, 21 July.
She has been hit with 12 charges, including:
- Three counts of dishonestly obtaining property by deception
- Three counts of unlawfully entering a vehicle or boat
- Larceny (items valued between $5,000 and $15,000)
- Entering enclosed land without lawful excuse
- Three additional counts of larceny
- Breach of bail
The woman was initially refused bail and appeared in Bail Division Court 2 today (Tuesday, 22 July), where bail was again formally denied. She is due to front Maitland Local Court tomorrow (Wednesday, 23 July 2025).
Anyone with further information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is confidential.