Police have praised the quick thinking and vigilance of a group of neighbours in Maloneys Beach after a home on Maloneys Drive was broken into on Monday morning.
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Far South Coast Police Inspector Angela Burnell said the owners of the home were not home at the time of the offence.
“A 21-year-old female and a 22-year-old male were disturbed within the property and detained at the scene by the witnesses until police arrived,” she said.
“Police are currently investigating the incident and the scene will undergo forensic examination.”
Inspector Burnell said the woman and man were assisting police with their inquiries.
“It is anticipated that charges relating to the offences under investigation will be laid,” she said.