Two men have been charged in relation to an alleged copper theft incident at Lake Macquarie.
About 5pm on Wednesday 2 August, police attended a property on Wangi Road, Myuna Bay.
It followed reports that copper cables were being stolen in the region.
At the scene, police located two men removing copper cables and preparing to load them into a vehicle.
The duo, aged 38 and 49, were arrested before being taken to Toronto Police Station.
There, both men were charged with larceny, enter enclosed land not prescribed premises without lawful excuse, and enter building/land with intent commit indictable offence.
They were granted conditional bail to appear before Toronto Local Court on Tuesday 29 August.
As inquiries continue into copper theft across the district, anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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