Mandurah Detectives have arrested a 16-year-old boy as a result of their ongoing investigations into numerous burglaries in the Dudley Park and Greenfields area as well as an incident in Greenfields where a woman was held at knifepoint.
It is alleged on Thursday 24 October 2019, the youth forced entry into a home on Balwina Road, Greenfields and a 62-year-old woman in the home was threatened with a large knife. It is further alleged verbal threats were made to the woman and jewellery was forcibly removed from her neck, personal items were smashed and a sum of cash was stolen.
It is also alleged, the youth was involved in numerous home burglaries within the Greenfields and Dudley Park areas over 8 and 9 October and 24 October 2019.
The 16-year-old from Dianella has been charged with:-
• Six counts of Aggravated ³Ô¹ÏÍøÕ¾ Burglary and Commit;
• Five counts of Stealing;
• Three counts of Attempted Aggravated ³Ô¹ÏÍøÕ¾ Burglary with Intent;
• Aggravated Armed Robbery;
• Criminal Damage or Destruction to Property;
• Threaten to Kill; and
• Breach of Bail.
He is due to appear before the Perth Children’s Court today, 12 November 2019.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with any information regarding these incidents is asked to call Crime Stoppers by calling 1800 333 000 or by making a report online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au where you can remain anonymous if you wish.
