Detectives from Bridgewater have charged one person and are seeking public assistance to identify two others, in relation to a burglary and stealing at the Derwent Tavern early yesterday morning.

Around 12.30am three people unlawfully entered the Derwent Tavern in Bridgewater and stole a quantity of alcohol and cigarettes.

As part of the ongoing investigation, yesterday afternoon police conducted several searches and recovered a quantity of the stolen alcohol and cigarettes.

A fifteen-year-old male youth will appear before the Youth Justice Court on multiple charges including burglary, stealing, computer related fraud, motor vehicle stealing, and assault a police officer.

Anyone with information in relation to the incident that would assist police to identify the two other people involved is asked to come forward.

Information can be provided to Bridgewater CIB on 6173 2016 or to Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000, quote reference 645516.