A man has been charged after an alleged break and enter in Islington overnight.
Police say at about 1am a man broke into a home in Anderton Street and stole a handbag, wallet, car keys and Nissan Navara 4WD which was parked outside.
Officers from Newcastle City Local Area Command commenced an investigation and found the vehicle on Young Road, Broadmeadow.
The 33-year-old almost escaped the clutches of police after a short foot pursuit nearby.
He's been charged with aggravated break and enter, take and drive conveyance, goods in custody, and breach of bail. He was also refused bail.
The man faces Newcastle Local Court today.
