Boys allegedly stole firearms, cash

Four boys allegedly burgled a property in Mullewa, in WA’s Mid West, and broke into a gun cabinet, stealing rifles, gold and cash.

Police allegedly found the boys with two .22 gauge rifles, a .223 rifle, gold nuggets, a large quantity of cash and a small amount of cannabis.

Police arrested three boys aged 14 and one boy aged 15 last Saturday, September 9, following a burglary the previous day.

The boys have been charged with aggravated burglary, stealing and drug-related offences.

One boy faced court on Monday, September 11, while the other three will face court next week.