Two Men Face Multiple Charges After Alleged Diesel Theft in New South Wales
New South Wales police have announced the arrest and charging of two men following an alleged theft of 1,000 litres of diesel from a building site in the state's south. The incident, which involved fuel valued at approximately $3,500, has led to a range of serious offences being laid against the suspects.
Details of the Alleged Break-In and Theft
According to police reports, the alleged break-in occurred at a construction site in Tralee, located about 10 kilometres south-east of Queanbeyan. The theft was reported to Queanbeyan police station on the evening of 11 April. Authorities were informed that a water tank containing the diesel had been stolen from the site earlier that same day.
After reviewing CCTV footage, officers from the Monaro police district launched an investigation. This led to the execution of search warrants at separate properties in the region, resulting in the arrests of the two alleged offenders.
Arrests and Charges Filed
The first man, a 27-year-old, was arrested at approximately 8am yesterday at a residence on Longden Way in Queanbeyan. During the search, police allegedly discovered a small amount of methylamphetamine at the property. He was taken to Queanbeyan police station and charged with six offences:
- Larceny
- Entering enclosed land not prescribed premises without lawful excuse
- Destroying or damaging property
- Taking part in the supply of a prohibited drug greater than small and less than or equal to an indictable quantity
- Driving a motor vehicle during a disqualification period
- Possessing a prohibited drug and breach of bail
The second man, a 37-year-old, was arrested at about 4pm yesterday at a home on Mount Fairy Road in Mount Fairy. Police allege he was found hiding inside the residence. He was also transported to Queanbeyan police station and charged with:
- Entering enclosed land not prescribed premises without lawful excuse
- Larceny
Recovery of Stolen Property and Legal Proceedings
During the operation, officers seized a ute and the allegedly stolen water tank, which was still filled with the 1,000 litres of diesel, from the Mount Fairy property. Both men have been refused bail and are scheduled to appear in NSW's bail division court 3 today to face the charges.
This case highlights ongoing efforts by New South Wales police to combat property crimes and drug-related offences in regional areas. The swift action following the CCTV review underscores the importance of surveillance in modern law enforcement.
