Nine boys charged with 70 offences over alleged Kimberley crime spree
Seven boys are to face in court charged with 70 offences in connection with a string of vehicle thefts across Derby, with two more receiving juvenile cautions.
Nine boys have been charged with 70 offences after a series of vehicle thefts in Western Australia's Kimberley region. The arrests came after seven cars were stolen from various properties in Derby on August 7, with the thefts occurring between 1am and 4:30am. The suspects, ranging in age, are set to appear in the Derby, Broome and Perth Children's Courts throughout August, while two others received juvenile cautions.
Charges include theft and attempted theft of motor vehicles, as well as trespassing. Police believe the group's actions have contributed to a recent rise in crime in Derby. Community resilience and vigilance played a significant role in resolving the incident, as residents reported suspicious behavior. Additionally, a new on-country youth facility in the Kimberley, the Wala Kooral-bi Centre, was mentioned as a potential solution for similar incidents.
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