Retired policeman admits stealing rare chopper
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A former police officer has pleaded guilty to stealing a rare helicopter in April this year.
Mark Cavanagh, 48, from Port Macquarie has been charged with break-and-enter after he stole a Kiowa helicopter from a Bankstown hanger, in Sydney's south-west.
The helicopter was eventually found at Taree Airport in May.
Police have confirmed he is a retired officer from Kempsey station who left on sick leave last year.
The 48-year-old is due to be sentenced next month.
