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$15K worth of tin roof sheets stolen from building sites found at Mundijong home

Friday, 17 February 2023 12:23

By Monique Welhan

PIC: WA Police

A man and a woman have been charged with being in possession of stolen roof sheets.

The corrugated tin roof sheets were allegedly stolen from homes under construction in Byford and Baldivis.

On Wednesday February 15, police searched a home in Mundijong where they found a large amount of allegedly stolen roof sheets valued at around $15,000.

Police believe the stolen items were going to be on-sold through sites such as Gumtree and Facebook Marketplace.

A 29-year-old man from Thornlie and a 24-year-old woman from Mundijong have been charged with possession of stolen or unlawfully obtained property.

They are due to appear before the Armadale Magistrates Court on March 3.

Armadale Detectives urge members of the public to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity around construction/building site, particularly at night, to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au

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