August 4th, 2024Man charged following alleged aggravated burglary in Ararat

Ararat police have charged a man following an alleged aggravated burglary in Ararat last month.

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

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

The priest was not physically injured.

A 55-year-old Heidelberg Heights man has in recent days been charged with aggravated burglary, theft and criminal damage. He had been bailed to face Horsham Magistrates Court.