A Queensland teenager has been charged with 22 alleged break-in offences following an alleged crime spree near Newcastle on Tuesday.
Police attended Acacia Avenue, Waratah West, as part of an investigation into an alleged stolen vehicle where an 18-year-old man allegedly fled the scene, however he was arrested after a short foot pursuit.
The teenager was taken to Newcastle Police Station, where he was charged with multiple offences.
Police allege the man had broken into homes at Hamlyn Terrace, New Lambton, Merewether, Cameron Park, Randwick, Eleebana, and Valentine between January 2023 and March 2023.
He was refused bail and appeared before Newcastle Local Court, yesterday.
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