Two North Lismore teenagers have been arrested following an investigation into property offences.

On Sunday, 23 February 2025, two youths allegedly entered a home on Sandra Close, Coffs Harbour, before stealing a bag, purse, keys, and an SUV.

Officers attached to Strike Force Imperium were notified and commenced inquiries into the incident.

About 1pm on Tuesday, 25 February 2025, officers located the stolen SUV in North Lismore.

Following further inquiries, a search warrant was executed at a North Lismore home on Wednesday (26 February 2025).

During the search, police allegedly located and seized the stolen purse and keys, along with items including balaclavas, gloves, knives, and 15g of cannabis.

Two boys – both aged 14 – were arrested and taken to Lismore Police Station.

One of the boys was charged with nine offences:

• Aggravated break and enter dwelling in company intent to steal (two counts)
• Enter inclosed land not prescribed premises without lawful excuse
• Face blackened/disguised with intent commit indictable offence
• Drive recklessly/furiously or speed/manner dangerous
• Drive conveyance taken without consent of owner
• Commit s 154A offence and disseminate
• Possess prohibited drug (two counts)

He was refused bail to appear before a children's court yesterday (Thursday, 27 February 2025), where he was formally refused bail to appear before the same court on Monday, 10 March 2025.

The other boy was dealt with under the Young Offender's Act.