Lismore Police have made a quick arrest after a Break and Enter overnight.

In a Richmond District Police Facebook statement, police will allege that at 1.40am this morning a juvenile and two other people have broken into a house on Oakley Avenue.

“They have stolen screwdrivers from a garage and then entered the house,” the statement said.

“ They have stolen electronic devices, a purse and jewellery.

“Some items were stolen right next to the residents while they were asleep, only 50cm away.

“A resident has awoken and yelled at the offenders. 

“This seemed to have scared them and they ran away.

“Police tracked the juvenile to a Clarice Street address where they were arrested.

“Property stolen from Oakley avenue was seized.

“The juvenile has been charged with Aggravated Break Enter and Steal, and Malicious Damage.

“A decision on bail is currently being made.

“Investigations are continuing into the identity of the other offenders.”