A 21-year-old Goonellabah man has been accused of breaking into a house and stealing the residents' car along with a spate of other thefts and attempted thefts from cars and homes.

Crime prevention officer Senior Constable David Henderson said the 21-year-old and another person were spotted by a resident breaking into a house in Balmer Avenue, Lismore, in the early hours of Sunday morning and stealing several items.

The pair then allegedly stole a wallet, credit cards and a mobile phone from a car in Molesworth St and a blanket from the backyard of a house in Dibbs St.

“They then broke into another Dibbs Street house and stole car keys, a wallet and ID,” Senior Constable Henderson said.

“They then stole a car that was parked at the residence.

“They then tried to break into five other homes on Dibbs and Uralba Street.

“The homes were not entered but small items were stolen from the exteriors of the house.”

On Monday at 9.45pm, the 21-year-old and another person allegedly attended the KFC at Goonellabah and stole a pushbike.

“On Tuesday, police stopped the 21-year-old and his accomplice,” Senior Constable Henderson said.

“He gave the police a false name. Police located property suspected of being stolen but had not actually been reported as stolen at that stage.

“The female in the car ran from police. The 21-year-old was released so further inquiries could be made into the property thought to be stolen.

“Later that day, police saw the 21-year-old on Conway Street and placed him under arrest.

“When searched he was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia and items considered to be stolen.

“The 21-year-old then resisted police and was sprayed with capsicum spray.

“A 29-year-old Goonellabah man interfered with the arrest, threatening to bash police off-duty. He was also arrested.

“At Lismore Police station police found evidence about the 21-year-old supplying ice.”

After being refused police bail, the 21-year-old is due to appear in Lismore Local Court today to face a range of charges including:

• Aggravated Break Enter and Steal x 2,
• Larceny x 3,
• Steal Motor Vehicle,
• Take and Drive Conveyance Without Consent,
• Resist Police,
• Goods In Custody,
• Give False Name, and Take Part in Supply of Prohibited Drug.

“Further charges may be laid in future and police expect a further person to be arrested,” Senior Constable Henderson said.

“The 29-year-old was charged with Intimidate Police and Resist Arrest. He was also bail refused until today.”