Sledge hammer used in chemist burglary in Mullewa

A 22-year-old man allegedly used a sledge hammer to smash the front doors of the Mullewa Chemist and steal medication.

At about 2am on Thursday September 4, the burglary took place with 300 Diazepam tablets stolen.

Police arrested the Mullewa man later that afternoon and the stolen medication was recovered.

He will appear in the next Mullewa Magistrates Court charged with Burglary and Stealing offences.