5 Youths charged with dozens of offences

At about 11pm, 20 May 2013, whilst conducting patrols in Utakarra, Geraldton Police located a group of youths riding BMX bikes.

Police identified that some of the bikes being ridden had been stolen. As a result of further enquiries, police identified that the youths had been involved in committing numerous other offences.

5 youths have subsequently been arrested and charged with offences as listed below:

13yo male to appear in Geraldton Children’s Court at a later date charged with; 1x Receiving

14yo male to appear in Geraldton Children’s Court at a later date charged with; 2x Trespass, 2x Aggravated Burg and commit in a dwelling, 3x Stealing, 1x Steal Motor Vehicle, 1x Att Burg w/intent in a dwelling, 1x No Authority to drive (Never Held).

15yo male to appear in Geraldton Children’s Court at a later date charged with; 4x Aggravated Burglary and Commit Stealing, 2x Stealing, 1x Steal Motor Vehicle

16yo male to appear in Geraldton Children’s Court at a later date charged with; 4x Aggravated Burglary and Commit Stealing, 2x Stealing, 1x Steal Motor Vehicle

16yo male to appear in Geraldton Children’s Court at a later date charged with; 2x Trespass, 2x Aggravated Burg and commit in a dwelling, 7x Stealing, 1x Steal Motor Vehicle, 1x Att Burg w/intent in a dwelling, 1x Aggravated Burg and commit in a place, 2x Unauthorised driving by learner driver.