Two men have been charged following the theft of two cars in Orange, with one of the vehicles allegedly later used in a robbery.
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A Central West Police District police statement said one man entered an outdoor yard at Orange Hire on Elsham Avenue at about 2am on Thursday June 13.
It said two vehicles, a Nissan Utility and a Lexus SUV, were stolen from the yard.
"About 5.30am that morning the male was arrested by police on Leura Road and the Nissan Utility was recovered," the statement said.
The man was charged with offences relating to trespassing, property damage, vehicle theft and possession of housebreaking implements. He was refused bail to appear in Orange Local Court on Monday June 17.
It said a second man driving the stolen Lexus SUV forced entry into the Orange Ex-Services' Country Club at about 5.30am on June 13 where it is alleged he stole cigarettes and attempted to steal bottles of alcohol.
He was arrested at 4pm on June 14 in a Byng Street carpark and was charged with offences relating to aggravated break and enter and vehicle theft and was refused bail. Police recovered the Lexus on Endsleigh Avenue.
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