A Hunter parolee is likely wishing he was dreaming after being discovered fast asleep inside a stolen car.
Shortly after 7 o'clock Monday morning, the 21-year-old was woken by police investigating reports a stolen Mazda 3 was parked on Mordue Parade at Jesmond.
He was found asleep, wearing gloves, in the front seat of the car.
Police arrested the man and seized three knives, multiple sets of gloves and a face mask from his pockets.
The Rutherford man, who was on parole and already on conditional bail for a separate offence, was refused bail to face court on Monday charged with three offences.
Police say the car was stolen during a break and enter on Kitchener Parade at The Hill on Friday night.
Investigations into the break and enter incident are ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Newcastle Police 4929 0999 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
