THREE teenage boys have been charged as part of an ongoing police crackdown into break and enters in Tamworth.
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Two 15-year-old boys as well as a 14-year-old are facing break-in charges after officers from the Tamworth Target Action Group (TAG) swooped this week.
The trio were arrested within 24 hours, accused of break-in and theft offences in the South Tamworth area in mid-June.
Police have been investigating break-ins to four homes in Petra Avenue, Northcott Close, Holland Street and Anthony Road between June 13 and June 18.
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Oxley Detective Acting Inspector Jason Darcy said a woman had her handbag, containing a mobile phone, cash and car keys, stolen.
"Her car was subsequently stolen and was involved in a police pursuit before it was recovered," he said.
"An Azzuri racing bike was also stolen from one of the homes."
The 14-year-old was charged with aggravated break, enter and steal. He was subsequently refused bail in a children's court.
He will remain in juvenile detention until the case returns to court in September.
Police said one of the 15-year-old boys was facing allegations of aggravated break, enter and steal; and two counts of break, enter and steal.
The second 15-year-old boy was charged with break-and-enter with intent; and one count of larceny.
Both boys were granted conditional bail in court and will reappear at a later date.
Detective Darcy said TAG investigations would continue into property offences in the South and West Tamworth area.
"It is alleged these teens have committed a number of offences and through our TAG team, we can assure the community that we are constantly working to keep our local homes safe," he said.
"This investigation has formed part of Operation Southbreak which has been instrumental in reducing break and enter offences in Tamworth."
