A MAN has been charged, accused of stealing a $5000 bale of wool and onselling it in the New England.
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The 27-year-old was charged after rural crime investigators launched a police probe into the theft from a Guyra property which occurred in the early hours of the morning 10 days ago.
Police will allege the 27-year-old went to a property on the Glen Ross Road about 3am and stole a bale of wool.
Investigators claim the stolen bale was worth $5000.
Police will further allege in court that the accused then on sold the wool bale to brokers in Inverell.
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New England police and rural crime officers have been investigating the incident and homed in on the 27-year-old man.
He fronted Guyra Police Station late on Friday where he was issued a notice to front court on two charges of larceny, destroying or damaging property, and recklessly dealing with the proceeds of crime.
The 27-year-old has been ordered to front Armidale Local Court in November.
Police have recovered the bale of wool.
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Breanna Chillingworth
Northern Daily Leader Senior Crime and Court Reporter
Northern Daily Leader Senior Crime and Court Reporter
