A youth was nabbed breaking into a car by a member of the public at Cromer.
Shortly after 8.45pm Tuesday evening (06 August), NSW Police were called to Maybrook Avenue, Cromer, after reports of two young males allegedly attempting to steal from a motor vehicle.
Officers attached to Northern Beaches Police Area Command arrived to find a 16-year-old boy had been stopped and was being held by a member of the public.
Police conducted a search of the area, looking for another boy, but it is understood no-one else was located at the scene.
The 16-year-old boy was arrested and taken to Manly Police Station where he was charged with enter vehicle or boat without consent of owner/occupier. The teen was granted strict conditional bail to appear before a Children’s Court on Wednesday, 04 September 2024.
Police confirmed that an investigation into the incident continues, and anyone with information on the identity of the second youth involved is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Images: Luke Gavahan
NSW Police are seeking public assistance in relation to this matter. If you have any information that may assist them with their inquiries, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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