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Two men charged after alleged car theft from Coalcliff

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TWO men have been charged after allegedly stealing a vehicle from Coalcliff on Tuesday.

Police were called to Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Coalcliff, following reports a vehicle had been stolen from a residence about 5.10am on Tuesday, July 11, 2023.

Following inquires, Wollongong police found the vehicle travelling on Towradgi Road, Towradgi.

With the assistance of Polair and officers attached to Lake Illawarra Police District, police tracked the vehicle to Haywards Bay Drive, Haywards Bay.

The 24-year-old driver and his 21-year-old passenger allegedly abandoned the sedan, climbing on nearby house roofs before they were arrested by police. The two men were both taken to Illawarra Police Station.

The 24-year-old man was charged with drive conveyance taken without consent of owner and drive motor vehicle during disqualification period.

The 21-year-old man was charged with be carried in conveyance without consent of owner.

Both men were refused bail to appear before Wollongong Local Court today (Wednesday, July 12 2023).

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