Police will allege the accused 39-year-old stole a Holden Captiva SUV with six children inside it from a shopping centre carpark in Kalgoorlie
The accused man, from the Perth suburb Cloverdale, was not previously known to the children or the car’s owner, WA police said.The accused man, from the Perth suburb Cloverdale, was not previously known to the children or the car’s owner, WA police said.Police will allege the accused 39-year-old stole a Holden Captiva SUV with six children inside it from a shopping centre car park in KalgoorliePolice were advised at about 10.
The vehicle was located a short time later, only a few kilometres from the shopping centre, with the children distressed but safe and unharmed. Police will allege the accused fled the vehicle on foot and was apprehended at a residence one street away. The accused, a 39-year-old man from the Perth suburb Cloverdale, was not previously known to the children or the car’s owner.
He has been charged with stealing a motor vehicle, no authority to drive, stealing, six counts of deprivation of liberty, as well as two counts of breach of protective bail, relating to other offences.WA police urged anyone with information or footage relating to the incident to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestopperswa.com.au.
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