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Three people arrested over stolen power tools in Port Augusta

December 5, 2024 9:06 am in by
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Three people have been charged in relation to a robbery in Port Augusta.

A local hardware store on Woodcock Street reported two separate break-ins last month.

Seven boxes containing Makita power tools were stolen.

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Following investigations, police searched a Port Augusta address, where the stolen power tools were allegedly located.

Two men, aged 51 and 24, were arrested and charged with two counts of serious criminal trespass and two counts of theft.

A 30-year-old woman was also arrested and charged with theft by receiving and unlawful possession.

They were all refused police bail and appeared in the Port Augusta Magistrates Court this week, where they were remanded in custody to reappear on 21 January.

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