Two men are due to face court following an alleged break and enter at a Belmont home.
Police say at about 1:30 Monday afternoon the offenders made off with jewellery, passports and personal items before leaving the scene in a Toyota Corolla.
The car was spotted on Kambora Close, Windale an hour and a half later prompting police to conduct a search warrant.
During the search, the 26 and 27-year-old men were discovered hiding from officers inside a roof cavity.
It's also alleged police located proceeds from the break-in at the home.
Both men have been charged with aggravated break enter and steal in company.
The older man is also facing fraud and driving offences.
The 26-year-old has been charged with an outstanding domestic violence and prison warrant as well as domestic violence offences.
The pair were refused bail to appear at Newcastle Local Court on Tuesday.
