Two juveniles have been charged in relation to an aggravated break and enter in Moree last year.
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At about 8.30pm on Sunday, November 19 a 79-year-old woman was disturbed by intruders to her Boland Drive home.
The elderly woman confronted the offenders who struck her to the head and arms as she attempted to defend herself.
The woman fell to the ground after which the offenders entered the property and stole a number of personal items.
Earlier today (Monday, January 29) detectives attached to Barwon Local Area Command charged two males, aged 12 and 17 years with special aggravated break and enter and commit serious indictable offence-wound which carries a maximum penalty of 25 years imprisonment.
Both males were bail refused to appear at Grafton Childrens Court some time later today.
“Assaulting one of our elderly and vulnerable is an abhorrent crime,” Barwon Local Area Command Acting Superintendent Scott Tanner said.
“Break-ins such as experienced by this lady are extremely disturbing and this event in particular has had wide reaching effects that have spread far outside the victim and her family.
“People should be able to feel safe in their homes and the elderly and vulnerable, in particular, they deserve to be respected and to live their lives without fear from such criminals.
“These charges are a very pleasing result for not just our Investigators but the community as a whole.
“We are very appreciative of the assistance provided to Police during this investigation and the patience of all involved as we worked towards this result,” Tanner said.
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