Newcastle police have charged a man over the alleged theft of parcels in the Lambton area earlier this month.
On Thursday 11 July 2024, officers attached to Newcastle City Police District received a report that parcels had been stolen from the front of a New Lambton home.
Following extensive inquiries, police arrested a 38-year-old man at a shopping centre on Steel Street, Newcastle, about 11.30am today (Thursday 18 July 2024).
During the arrest police allegedly located methylamphetamine and cannabis on the man. All items were seized for forensic examination.
The 38-year-old was taken to Newcastle Police Station where he was charged with larceny, enter inclosed land not prescribed without law excuse and two counts of possess prohibited drug.
The man was granted conditional bail to appear before Newcastle Local Court on Thursday 15 August 2024.
Investigations are continuing.