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Alleged Ararat church thief charged

July 30, 2024 3:58 pm in by
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Ararat police have charged a man following an alleged aggravated burglary earlier this month.

It is understood a man gained entry to a parish on Barkley Street about 11pm on July 17.

The male allegedly demanded money from a priest and fled the scene with about $1000.

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The priest was not physically injured.

A 55-year-old Heidelberg Heights man has been charged with aggravated burglary, theft and criminal damage.

He was bailed and now has a date with a Horsham magistrate.

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