Teenagers charged after alleged burglary and theft

By Georgia Rossiter

May 27, 2022

Court date: A boy has been charged in relation to a burglary at Echuca Bowls Club. Photo by Cath Grey

A boy has been charged in relation to a burglary at Echuca Bowls Club on Sunday, May 22.

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Echuca Acting Senior Sergeant Stuart Poulton said four people allegedly forced entry into the club about 4.45am, damaging the door and inside the premises.

They then allegedly stole a small quantity of alcohol and cash before leaving on foot, he said.

A 15-year-old Echuca boy has been charged with theft, burglary and attempted burglary in relation to the break-in at the bowls club, along with other alleged incidents, Sen Sgt Poulton said.

He said the boy had also been charged in relation to a number of burglaries and thefts at businesses at the Port of Echuca on April 30, Echuca West on May 3 and the Echuca CBD on May 25.

He was bailed to appear at a children’s court at a later date.

Another Echuca boy was also allegedly involved in a series of burglaries and thefts in the Port of Echuca area on April 30.

The 16-year-old was arrested and charged with burglary, attempted burglary and theft on Wednesday, May 4, Sen Sgt Poulton said.

He was bailed to appear at a children’s court at a later date.