Three youths charged in relation to numerous break and enter offences in Katherine
THREE youths have been charged by police in relation to numerous break and enter offences this week
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THREE youths have been charged by police in relation to numerous break and enter offences involving the Katherine Veterinary Clinic this week.
A 17-year-old male has been charged with unlawful entry of a building, stealing, damage to property and unlawful use of a motor vehicle.
A 15-year-old male has been charged with unlawful entry of a building, stealing, damage to property and unlawful use of a motor vehicle.
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Another 17-year-old male has been charged with unlawful entry of a building, stealing and damage to property.
The 15-year-old has been remanded in custody to appear in court in Darwin at a later date. The two 17-year-olds have been bailed to appear in court in Katherine.
NT Police allege that on Monday, between 4am and 6am, the veterinary clinic was broken into and a number of items stolen, including a safe containing dangerous veterinary drugs.
Police put out an alert for the safe and a 2016 Ford Ranger, with a warning stating the drugs “could cause death if consumed”.
Police believe the stolen Ford Ranger was then used to drive seven or so youths to another business, the Katherine Country Club.
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A frightening attempted break-in at the club by the gang of youths was then captured on CCTV as two fearful staff members were forced to lock themselves away in a room.