On Thursday 20 June, the police arrested a male and female, both aged 16, in Warilla. 

Police will allege the pair were involved in the break-in and theft of cars in Hoolong Avenue, Kiama Downs, a car in Tallawong in Sydney and allegedly failed to pay for fuel in Blaxland Road Campbelltown, earlier this month.

The pair appeared before a children’s court on the same day.

The arrest is part of Operation Regional Mongoose, which was established in the Illawarra to investigate offenders across the Wollongong and Lake Illawarra PDs, with assistance from the Region Enforcement Squad.

“We’re urging the public to take measures to ensure you don’t become an easy target, please lock your cars, don’t leave valuables in plain sight, never leave house keys or garage remotes in your car to allow access into your home. If your car is parked outside, make sure you leave it in a well-lit area where possible,” Detective Inspector Ainsworth said.