A MAN wanted by police has been found hiding in a roof cavity with another man at a house in Windale.
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Police had been searching the home as part of an investigation into a break and enter in broad daylight at Lake Macquarie on Monday when they found the men.
About 1.30pm on Monday, an aggravated break and enter occurred at a home in Belmont, NSW Police said.
The offenders stole jewellery, passports and personal items, and were seen leaving the scene in a Toyota Corolla.
About 3pm on Monday, officers from Lake Macquarie Police District saw the Corolla at a home on Kambora Close, Windale, police said.
About 6pm, officers executed a search warrant at the address, arresting two men, aged 26 and 27, who were found hiding in a roof cavity.
Proceeds from the break and enter were allegedly found in the home.
The two men were taken to Belmont police station. The older man was charged with fraud and driving offences, as well as aggravated break enter and steal in company.
The younger man was charged with an outstanding domestic violence and prison warrant, as well as domestic violence offences and aggravated break enter and steal in company.
They were both refused bail to appear at Newcastle Local Court on Tuesday.
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