Burglar nabbed while attempting train getaway

By Kyra Gillespie

A criminals’ victory was short-lived after he was arrested moments after committing an aggravated burglary at a Stella Street address in Beaconsfield on Friday 18 January.

The 39-year-old male from Croydon was found by police at Beaconsfield Railway Station shortly after he committed the crime at around 6.40am.

He has been charged with a number of offences, including aggravated burglary with a person present.