Ian Jeffery Werribone charged with Tamworth break-and-enter at Birrelee MACS Child Care Centre

Ian Jeffery Werribone was denied bail in Tamworth Local Court on Thursday on charges of aggravated break-and-enter in company, break-and-enter and stealing.

The 20-year-old is accused of breaking into the Birrelee MACS Child Care Centre in Macgregor Street on February 1.

He’s accused of committing the break-in in the company of another male and rummaging through the centre before fleeing with a small amount of cash.

Police allege he then committed a second break-and-enter shortly after.

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Following investigations by police from the Tamworth Target Action Group as well as general duties officers, Werribone was arrested and taken to Tamworth Police Station where he was charged and refused bail.

He spent the night in custody before fronting court on Thursday.

Co-accused Leon Prince was denied bail in court earlier this week on a string of charges.

Meanwhile, police have recovered two cars stolen during a break-in at a West Tamworth house in the early hours of Thursday.

Police said the occupants had just finished work and returned to the Dennison Street home when offenders broke in at 3.30am.

Once inside, they stole keys and took off with a grey Toyota Kluger as well as a white Toyota Corolla.

The Corolla was found dumped in Chisholm Crescent about 5.20am by police.

The Kluger was found later on Thursday dumped at a West Tamworth address.

Police are appealing for anyone who might have seen the cars being driven in the early hours of Thursday morning, or who might have seen suspicious activity in the area, to come forward and contact 6768 2823.