Thursday 25 May 2023

BREAKING! Couple Arrested Over Alleged Theft Of Copper Across The Hunter

 BY IAN CROUCH

A couple from Sydney are due to face court over the alleged theft of thousands of dollars worth of copper from businesses in the Newcastle and Port Stephens areas.

Police say copper valued between $40,000 and $50,000 was taken over the past 3 months.

Acting on information, officers from the Tactical Assault Group arrested and a man and woman at Heatherbrae at about lunchtime on Wednesday

A 48-year-old man has been refused bail to face Raymond Terrace Court today (Thursday 25 May, 2023) charged over the alleged thefts and drug offences.

A 48-year-old woman has been granted bail to face the same court next month.