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Crime spree arrests

30 Jul, 2010 12:00 AM
HORSHAM police have caught two more people allegedly involved in a spate of thefts across Horsham West this month.

Horsham Senior Constable Adam Rabone said two Horsham males were arrested on Wednesday morning.

"As a result of the ongoing operation in relation to the recent crime spree involving theft from motor vehicles and burglaries in Horsham West, a 15-year-old male and a 19-year-old male were arrested on Wednesday morning," Sen Const Rabone said.

"They were charged with alleged offences relating to thefts in Horsham West and as a result we searched their homes and found stolen property including a television and DVD player which was from a Bennett Road house where a car was also stolen and then dumped.

''We also found imitation pistols, car keys and a stolen camera."

Sen Const Rabone said the 15-year-old male was charged with 14 offences including burglary, aggravated burglary, theft of motor vehicles, arson and having possessed a handgun.

He was remanded in custody in an out-of-court bail hearing on Wednesday and appeared via video link in Children's Court yesterday.

He was remanded in custody until August 9.

The court was closed to the public.

"The 19-year-old was charged with 19 offences including burglary, aggravated burglary, theft and theft of motor vehicles related to the burglary of Brumby's Bakery and the theft of the business's van," Sen Const Rabone said.

"He was granted bail in an out-of-court bail hearing and will appear at Horsham Magistrate's Court on Wednesday."

Senior Constable Rabone said he hoped the arrests would lower the crime rate.

"What we are hoping is the burglaries will decrease, but there is still another lot out there committing burglaries on commercial premises.

''We are happy to have caught this crew but aware there is another crew out there and we are working on that.

"We also expect to make more arrests in relation to this, co-offenders and people handling stolen goods."

Sen Const Rabone said the police were always looking for public help to solve crimes and anyone who witnessed suspicious behaviour should call 000 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Police also arrested and charged a Horsham woman, 50, for having handled stolen goods in relation to the series of thefts in Horsham.

She was bailed to appear at Horsham Magistrate's Court on September 22.

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