Home burglary results in four juveniles arrested at Hungry Jack’s after stealing vape accessories and vehicle

Four teenagers were arrested at Hungry Jack’s in Geraldton after allegedly stealing a vehicle in a home burglary and causing significant damage to a soccer oval in Wonthella. Geraldton police allege four boys under 15 years old broke into a house on Seventh Street in Wonthella between 1pm and 2pm on Monday. It is alleged the boys entered by forcibly kicking down the rear door of the property. Acting officer-in-charge Sen. Sgt AJ Geary said when the alleged offenders gained entry, they stole various vaping supplies including batteries and nozzle attachments. It is also alleged they stole car keys to a Holden Commodore parked in the driveway, and drove the vehicle to an oval on Eighth Street in Wonthella. “The vehicle was driven around doing burnouts inside the oval, causing significant damage to the soccer pitches,” Sen. Sgt Geary said. Geraldton Police’s Proactive Unit located the stolen vehicle parked near Hungry Jack’s at Northgate Shopping Centre after being alerted by a member of the public. All four alleged offenders were found near the vehicle and arrested and taken to the Geraldton Police Station. The four were released on bail charged with aggravated home burglary, stealing and steal a motor vehicle and will face court on July 26.