The alleged break-ins occurred in Hay. Photo: Mattinbgn/Wikipedia.
Two Riverina men are facing a string of aggravated break and enter charges, with police alleging a spate of early-morning break-ins across the town saw everything from confectionery to seafood stolen from homes and businesses.
Police say the incidents unfolded in the early hours of Tuesday 20 May, 2026, when a number of properties in the western Riverina town of Hay were allegedly broken into. Items allegedly taken included lollies, chocolates, soft drink and frozen seafood.
Following investigations, police executed a search warrant on Wednesday 3 June at a home in Macgregor Street, Hay.
Officers allege they located a duffle bag and shopping bag containing stolen confectionery, along with an imitation firearm. During the search, a 30-year-old man allegedly returned to the property and was arrested at the scene.
He was taken to Hay Police Station and charged with aggravated break and enter in company. Bail was refused and he appeared before the Bail Division Court 5 on 4 June. He is due to face Hay Local Court on 3 August.
A second search warrant was later executed at a home in Moama Street, Hay, where police allege they found distinctive clothing, confectionery wrappers, a mobile phone and antique knick-knacks linked to the alleged break-ins. A replica firearm was also allegedly seized.
In a further development, police attended an address in Hay South at about 12:30 pm on Sunday 7 June, where a 26-year-old man was arrested.
He was taken to Hay Police Station and charged with four counts of aggravated break and enter in company. He was refused bail and appeared before Griffith Local Court on Wednesday (10 June).
