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Hollywood star Paul Hogan’s grandson charged with break-in at airport

The grandson of Crocodile Dundee star Paul Hogan has been hit with another charge after avoiding prison just months ago.

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Hollywood star Paul Hogan’s grandson has been charged with breaking into a secure room at the Sydney International Airport to steal a $5000 bike, only months after he avoided jail.

Police allege Jake Paul Hogan had housebreaking tools in his possession on August 10 when he broke into a secure employee bike rack room in the carpark of the Sydney International Airport.

While inside, the 34-year-old allegedly stole a champagne-coloured custom built Surly Ogre bicycle valued at more than $5000.

Just three days later, police allege he returned just after 5am with housebreaking tools and two black mountain bikes which are suspected to have been stolen.

Jake Paul Hogan (left) is the grandson of film star Paul Hogan.
Jake Paul Hogan (left) is the grandson of film star Paul Hogan.

Mr Hogan was charged with six offences related to the break-ins on August 28, when he was already in custody on remand over separate allegations of breaking and entering.

He was represented by his lawyer at Sydney’s Downing Centre Local Court on Wednesday, where his matter was adjourned until later this month.

At the time of his arrest he in custody on remand.

Mr Hogan is the grandson of Australian acting legend and Crocodile Dundee star Paul Hogan.

Adelaide Lang

Adelaide Lang is a digital reporter for The Bowral News. Based in the Southern Highlands, she covers general local news with a focus on council, courts, and crime.

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