Broome Police issue community warning after teenagers' crime spree
Broome locals can expect to see a strong police presence around the tourist town after four teenagers were charged over a weekend crime spree.
Police believe the four children, aged between 13 and 16, committed a series of offences throughout Friday night and early on Saturday morning.
The four youths will appear via video link to the Perth Children’s Court on Sunday, each facing a number of charges ranging from car theft to entering an airside security zone without permission.
A 16-year-old boy from Cable Beach has been charged with two counts of aggravated burglary, two counts of stealing and one count of possessing stolen or unlawfully obtained property.
A 14-year-old boy from Cable Beach has been charged with five counts of aggravated burglary, five counts of stealing, two counts of motor vehicle theft, one count of criminal damage and one count of unauthorised entry to a restricted airside security zone.
A 13-year-old boy from South Hedland has been charged with five counts of aggravated burglary, four counts of stealing, two counts of motor vehicle theft and one count of criminal damage.
A 13-year-old boy from the Dampier Peninsula has been charged with five counts of aggravated burglary, five counts of stealing, two counts of motor vehicle theft and two counts of criminal damage.
WA Police spokeswoman Susan Usher said the arrests of the four teenagers should set an example to other lawbreakers in the Broome community.
"The community will see a strong police presence in Broome in an attempt to monitor and manage criminal and anti-social behaviour," she said.
"We are doing everything we can to maintain a safe community for all and as always, we encourage members of the community with any information relating to any criminal or anti-social behaviour are urged to police so we can attend as soon as possible."