A man has been charged with break, enter and steal and firearms offences in the state\u2019s Hunter region.
\nPolice have been told a 44-year-old man entered the front yard of a home on Cecily Close, East Maitland, and threatened an occupant about 7.30pm yesterday (Sunday 7 July 2019).
\nHe left the premises and later returned allegedly armed with a rifle, before being involved in a struggle with the resident.
\nHe returned to his home and was later seen leaving on foot.
\nPolice from Port Stephens-Hunter Police District were called and commenced a search but were unable to find him.
\nAbout three hours later, police were called to Redbill Drive, Woodberry, where the man allegedly forced entry to a home, threatened and assaulted a 72-year-old woman.
\nAfter a short foot pursuit the man was arrested with the assistance of the NSW Police Dog Unit at Swallow Close, Woodberry, and was taken to Maitland Police Station.
\nNo one was injured; it’s believed the man knew both the alleged victims.
\nOfficers later executed a search warrant at a home on Cecily Close, East Maitland, where they seized a rifle.
\nThe man was charged with aggravated enter dwelling with intent, common assault, steal property in dwelling, destroy\/damage property (x2), possess unregistered firearm and not keep firearm safely.
\nHe was refused bail to appear at Maitland Local Court today (Monday 8 July 2019).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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