The man was arrested at Wagga Wagga Police Station. Photo: Michelle Kroll.
A 21-year-old man has been charged after an alleged break-in at a shopping complex on Baylis Street, Wagga Wagga, where police claim several businesses were damaged and thousands of dollars worth of property was stolen.
Police were called to the shopping complex about 2 am on Tuesday (14 July) after reports of a break and enter.
Investigators allege a glass door was smashed sometime between 10 pm on Monday and 2 am on Tuesday, allowing a man to enter the complex.
Police allege a number of shops were damaged during the incident, with clothing, souvenirs valued at about $2200 and cash stolen.
Following inquiries, a 21-year-old man was arrested at Wagga Wagga Police Station about 12:10 pm on Tuesday.
He was charged with three counts of break and enter with intent, two counts of break and enter and steal property valued at $60,000 or less, two counts of remaining in a building or on land with intent to commit an indictable offence, and one count of larceny.
The man was refused bail and appeared before Bail Court Division 5 on Wednesday.
