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From: NSW Police Media

Three youths arrested over graffiti – Wollongong

Police from Wollongong Local Area Command have arrested three teenagers after they were allegedly found spraying graffiti in a rail tunnel at Coniston overnight.

Police were conducting an operation within Wollongong Cemetery about 9pm when they chased the youths through the Gladstone Ave tunnel.

The youths were arrested nearby and several cans of spray paint seized.

A 16-year-old youth from Bellambi has been charged with malicious damage, and possession of spray cans, while a 15-year-old youth from Cringila has been charged with breach of bail.

These youths have been refused bail and are due to appear in Wollongong Children’s Court later today.

A 15-year-old youth from Wollongong has been released pending further investigation.

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