Appeal for information over aggravated break-ins - Moree

Monday, 19 May 2025 12:15:12 PM

Police are appealing for information as an investigation commences into two aggravated break-ins in the state’s north overnight.

About 1.45am today (Monday 19 May 2025), police attended a motel on Alice Street, Moree, following reports of two aggravated break-ins.

Officers attached to New England Police District were told four people – one armed with a machete – forced entry into one room that was unoccupied at the time.

The group forced entry into a second room where they threatened the 57-year-old male occupant, demanding his car keys before leaving in his Mitsubishi SUV.

The man did not require medical treatment.

A short time later, police were patrolling when they sighted the Mitsubishi driving dangerously and attempted to stop it on Warialda Street. When the vehicle failed to stop, a pursuit was initiated; however, it was terminated a short time later due to safety concerns.

About 2.35am, police were patrolling when they again sighted the Mitsubishi and initiated a pursuit. A short time later the SUV was located abandoned on Grace Street, Moree and was seized for forensic examination.

As inquiries continue, anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Moree Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 . Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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