community - 2026-07-25

Teen charged after alleged tobacconist thefts, arrested at Dee Why home

Source: www.northernbeachesadvocate.com.au

A 15-year-old boy has been arrested at Dee Why and charged over a series of alleged offences at tobacconist and convenience stores on Sydney's Lower North Shore. The arrest links a Northern Beaches address to a police investigation into incidents reported at Neutral Bay and Crows Nest between May and June.

A 15-year-old boy has been arrested at Dee Why and charged over a series of alleged offences at tobacconist and convenience stores on Sydney's Lower North Shore. The arrest links a Northern Beaches address to a police investigation into incidents reported at Neutral Bay and Crows Nest between May and June. NSW Police began investigating after receiving multiple reports of alleged break-ins, assaults and thefts from several stores. Police believe the incidents were connected after examining material collected from the crime scenes, understood to include CCTV footage and other forensic evidence. The suspected offenders were believed to be teenage males. At least one was understood to be known to police, although authorities have not released further details about the number of people suspected of involvement or whether additional arrests are expected. Police attended a home at Dee Why shortly after 10.15am on Wednesday, July 22, and arrested the boy. He was taken to Manly Police Station, where charges were laid in connection with the alleged offences. The specific charges were not detailed in the information released. The teenager was refused bail and appeared before a Children's...