Provedore Cafe ramming: 14-year-old hit with 12 charges for allegedly targetting popular Hedland eatery

South Hedland police have charged a 14-year-old male with 12 offences in relation to the Provedore Cafe vehicle ramming. Police began investigating the incident at the Provedore Cafe in Port Hedland’s Pretty Pool area after its side window was smashed by an allegedly stolen white single-cab utility vehicle about 3.50am on Monday. The vehicle is said to have rammed the window several times causing considerable damage before driving away. South Hedland police have since confirmed to the North West Telegraph they made an arrest in relation to the incident on August 22. The 14-year-old male faces two charges of attempted aggravated burglary with intent, two charges of stealing a motor vehicle, two charges of having no authority to drive, two charges of aggravated burglary with intent on a place, and two charges of endangering life, health or safety of a person. He also faces single charges for stealing, reckless driving, and being a driver of a vehicle failing to comply with a direction to stop. Staff at the Cafe said they were alerted by local residents about 4.30am and the incident has caused considerable damage to the cafe’s exterior as well as knocking over furniture inside the building. Upon reviewing CCTV footage staff said they believed nothing had been stolen from the business and they have since boarded up the side window until repair work can be undertaken. A wedding event at the Cafe had been planned for the week of the incident and staff said it was upsetting the ramming had affected its customers. The alleged offender will appear in the South Hedland’s Children Court on September 22.