BY PETER HYSLOP
Police believe they've found the copper thieves allegedly responsible for bringing down telecommunications in Morisset and Cooranbong this month.
Late yesterday, Lake Macquarie Police attempted to stop a Ford sedan and a pursuit was initiated.
At Wyee two people ran from the vehicle when it crashed, a 26-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman.
Both were arrested and a search of the vehicle revealed a large amount of copper wiring, which police believe are the proceeds from a recent break and enter at a telecommunications facility at Dora Creek.
The alleged driver, a 26-year-old man, was charged with three outstanding warrants linked to more than 30 offences dating back to 2021. The woman was charged with drug related offences.
Following inquiries, police arrested a 39-year-old man at Crangan Bay in a separate car chase, he's been charged with theft of the cables.
All three will appear at Belmont Local Court in coming days.
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| Telecommunications tower. Picture: Wikimedia commons |
