A man has been charged after 10 vehicles and buildings were damaged in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs last week.
About 12.30am on Thursday 21 November 2024, emergency services responded to reports of a vehicle on fire on Wellington Street, Woollahra.
Fire and Rescue NSW extinguished the fire; however, the vehicle was destroyed.
This vehicle and a further nine vehicles parked along Wellington Street, Tara Street, Fullerton Street and Ocean Street were also allegedly graffitied.
Another vehicle allegedly received minor damage as a result of the fire. The total estimated value is believed to be in excess of $70,000.
Three buildings located on Ocean Street and Fullerton Street were also allegedly graffitied. At this time, the total estimated value of the damage is between $20,000 to $30,000.
There were no reports of injuries.
A crime scene was established, and an investigation commenced under Strike Force Mylor.
Following inquiries, about 3.50am today (Monday 25 November 2024), police arrested a 20-year-old man in Mascot.
He was taken to Mascot Police Station and charged with 21 offences
- 14 counts destroy or damage property
- Three counts enter building / land with intent commit indictable offence
- Destroy property in company use fire more than $5,000
- Destroy property in company use fire less than $2,000
- Face blackened / disguised with intent commit indictable offence
- Behave in offensive manner in /near public place / school
He was refused bail and will appear before the Downing Centre Local Court today (Monday 25 November 2024).
Investigations under Strike Force Mylor continue.
