Goonellabah woman, boy charged after alleged Aldi break-in

A woman and a teen boy have been charged in relation to a smash and grab break in at a Northern Rivers Aldi. Here’s what we know.

Retailer Aldi, on Simeoni Dr, Goonellabah where it is alleged four persons smashed their way in the front door and stole four TV sets. Picture: Supplied

A woman and a teen boy have been charged in relation to a smash and grab break in at a Northern Rivers Aldi.

Police said in a statement that about 3.05am on Monday February 3, the supermarket in Goonellabah was broken into and five televisions were stolen.

Officers attached to Richmond Police District were notified and commenced inquiries under Strike Force Imperium.

Retailer Aldi, on Simeoni Dr, Goonellabah where it is alleged four persons smashed their way in the front door and stole four TV sets. Picture: Supplied

Within the week officers executed search warrants at two homes in Goonellabah where they allegedly located five televisions and their boxes.

Police attended one of the homes about 8am on Tuesday where they arrested a 16-year-old boy and a 41-year-old woman.

Retailer Aldi, on Simeoni Dr, Goonellabah where it is alleged four persons smashed their way in the front door and stole four TV sets. Picture: Supplied

They were taken to Lismore Police Station where the boy was charged with aggravated break and enter commit serious indictable offence.

He was refused bail and appeared before a children’s court on Tuesday, where he was granted conditional bail to appear before a children’s court on March 7.

Retailer Aldi, on Simeoni Dr, Goonellabah where it is alleged four persons smashed their way in the front door and stole four TV sets. Picture: Supplied

The woman was charged with goods suspected stolen in/on premises, goods in personal custody suspected being stolen, and receive property-theft.

She was granted bail to appear before Lismore Local Court on March 31.

Investigations under Strike Force Imperium continue.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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Originally published as Goonellabah woman, boy charged after alleged Aldi break-in