Strike Force Trident have arrested a 15-year-old male following an alleged unlawful entry at Leanyer overnight.

The male broke into a shopping centre around 2:50 this morning. Once inside, he attempted to gain entry to a business which triggered an alarm. He then fled from the premises.

Police located the male today around 1:30pm at a Malak residence and placed him under arrest.  He is expected to be charged with damage to property and unlawful entry later this afternoon.