Shane Euen released on bail after alleged break-in, theft at Simec Coal site in Bargo

A southwest Sydney man who allegedly broke into a coal site and stole property worth more than $90,000 has made his third bid for bail.

A man who told the court he was “scared” in jail has been released on bail after he allegedly broke into the controversial Simec Coal site at Bargo and stole property worth more than $90,000.

Shane Euen, 46, appeared in Picton Court via video link on April 13 after being charged with seven counts of entering enclosed lands without consent of the owner, six charges of larceny and possessing a prohibited drug.

He has not entered any pleas to the charges.

Police allege the Campbelltown resident trespassed on the site, which has found itself the subject of controversy due to its underground mining methods, seven times between November and February.

Police allege Mr Euen illegally entered the Simec Coal site in Bargo on November 9 about 2.30am and stole a copper electrical cable worth $5000 before returning to the site at 7am on Christmas Day without taking anything.

Shane Euen is charged with trespassing on the Simec Coal mine site at Remembrance Drive, Bargo to steal $90,000 worth of technical supplies. Picture: Facebook

Police claim Mr Euen went back for more on January 9 about 5am when he allegedly took electrical solenoid drivers worth about $60,000.

Only 20 days later, police allege he came back to take $16,000 worth of electrical cable and high tensile cabling from the mining site on Remembrance Driveway.

About 1.30am on February 8, Mr Euen allegedly trespassed on the site and stole a lighting cable worth $10,000 and then allegedly returned two days later to take a wheelbarrow and $300 trolley.

About 1.30am on the morning he was arrested, police allege Mr Euen broke into the Simec Coal site and stole more electrical cabling worth $500.

They allegedly found methamphetamine on the Campbelltown man when they arrested him less than five hours later at Pheasants Nest.

Picton Courthouse. Picture: Adelaide Lang

In court on Wednesday, Mr Euen’s lawyer made a third application for bail.

The lawyer informed the court that Mr Euen had been accepted into a nine-month rehabilitation program after he had engaged with courses in custody.

Magistrate Michael O’Brien expressed a concern that Mr Euen’s application lacked sincerity as he has had the chances to engage in rehab programs before.

“It’s only when his freedom has been taken from him that he develops an interest in rehabilitation,” he said.

Mr Euen told the court he had voluntarily been providing urine samples to keep himself accountable in staying sober.

“I’m not built for jail that’s for sure,” he said.

“I am really scared in here. I nearly got killed in the riot. I’m in protection. A lot of time has been locked in.”

Mr Euen said he understood that if he left the rehab program he would be in breach of his bail.

Magistrate O’Brien granted bail with the conditions that he attend the rehabilitation facility, abstain from drugs and alcohol and report to local police.