Man pleads guilty to Wallsend Baptist Church break-in, stole camera and stamps
Travis Gale, 30, pleaded guilty to breaking into Wallsend Baptist Church in April, stealing a security camera and miscellaneous items.
Travis Gale broke into Wallsend Baptist Church on Cowper Street in Newcastle on April 17 around 11pm. Travis Gale damaged door and window frames before entering through a window, triggering an alarm.
Gale filled a bag with items including a security camera, headphones, toilet keys, stamps, food and drinks. A nearby witness alerted police.
Gale approached a police car in the courtyard and resisted arrest, scuffling with officers and injuring one. Police found a screwdriver and extended box cutter knife on him.
Gale pleaded guilty to four charges.
- Travis Gale, 30
- Offender age
- Screwdriver and extended box cutter knife
- Weapons found
Why it mattersChurch break-ins put buildings at risk and show ongoing theft and property crime in the area.
AustraliaNewcastle churches and community venues face security threats from break-ins targeting cameras, equipment and valuables.
