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Police charge 12-year-old with theft, buglaries

06/06/2016

The boy will front the Childrens Court in October for multiple burglaries.

By JESSE GRAHAM

A 12-YEAR-OLD Healesville boy will face court in October after being charged by police for a number of burglaries around town.
Healesville police Leading Senior Constable Tim Stewart said the boy was charged in regards to burglaries at three houses, at a Maroondah Highway business, and theft from a car in Marna Street on Thursday 2 June.
Leading Sen Const Stewart said the boy stole $2000 in cash from the business and items from the houses, and was also charged with two thefts of mail.
The boy was bailed to appear at the Children’s Court in October.

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