Five people sought over Orange supermarket break-in attempt

Chief Inspector Dave Harvey said the five, all wearing hoodies, gloves and face coverings were seen at about 10.10pm walking toward a rear entry to the supermarket.

He said one of the five attempted to lift a large roller door.

Chief Inspector Harvey said they used a broom handle to try to stop a security camera filming them.

However he said they did not gain entry.

In a separate incident a man has been charged with several offences after an argument and affray at an Orange hotel on Saturday night.

Chief Inspector Harvey said a man, 30, of Orange who was banned from the hotel allegedly began to abuse staff after he was refused entry at about 8.33pm.

He said police would allege the man later punched another man at the scene.

The man was arrested in McNamara Street and taken to Orange police station.

Chief Inspector Harvey said the man was charged with being involved in an affray, intimidation and a a breach of bail.

He is due to appear in Orange Local Court at a later date.

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