At about 2:00am, Monday 12th September 2016, a white Ford utility was stolen from a Beachlands premises. Police located the stolen vehicle within the hour in the Beachlands area.

A 36 year old female was allegedly found in possession of the vehicle and subsequently charged with Steal Motor Vehicle, Exceed 0.08 and No Authority to Drive – Suspended.

Police wish to praise the numerous members of the public who reported suspicious activity in the Beachlands area prior to the woman being apprehended. Their timely reports greatly assisted Police efforts which led to her arrest.

The female was refused bail and will attend Geraldton Magistrates Court at a later date.