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Arrest for string of break, enters

A MAN has been charged over a string of break and enters in Lidcombe and Belfield earlier this month.

There were allegedly three separate break and enters at homes in Lidcombe and Belfield between 7.30am and 5.30pm on Tuesday, October 13, with witnesses reporting a silver Volkswagen Golf was seen leaving the incidents. The Volkswagen was seized following an alleged pursuit with police at Yagoona on Wednesday, October 14, and an 18-year-old man was charged with weapon offences at the time and remains before the courts.
Following extensive inquiries, the Auburn Proactive Crime team, with assistance from South West Metropolitan OSG, raided a home in Greenacre last Wednesday where they allegedly located a number of clothing items, jewellery, shoes and sunglasses, suspected of being stolen.
Police also allegedly seized 33 grams of cocaine concealed in a safe.
A man arrested at the home was charged with two counts aggravated break and enter dwelling etc in company steal, aggravated break and enter dwelling etc in company intend steal, and owner not disclose identity of driver/passenger.
Police allege he is the owner of the Volkswagen.