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Newcastle Herald
Newcastle Herald
National
Matt Carr

Teenager charged with 31 property crimes in the Hunter, New England

A TEENAGER charged with 31 property-related charges spanning the Hunter and New England area is due to face court on Thursday.

Oxley and Hunter Valley police districts have been investigating a spate of break-ins and stolen motor vehicles since January this year.

Officers attached to Operation Western Mongoose attended a Tamworth home about 9.50am on Wednesday following extensive inquiries.

Police arrested a 14-year-old boy, who was taken to Tamworth police station.

The youth was was charged with more than two dozen offences and refused bail.

He is due to face a children's court on Thursday.

Operation Western Mongoose was established in April.

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