Police are appealing for information following an aggravated break, enter and steal in the state’s north-west on the weekend that saw a 72-year-old woman’s vehicle stolen after thieves rammed the 4WD through her locked driveway gates.
Police say that shortly after 2am on Saturday, officers attached to Central North Police District received reports that unknown persons had forced entry into a unit on Tarcoon Street, Bourke.
“Police were told that the occupant, a 72-year-old woman, woke-up to find her white Toyota Prado being rammed through locked driveway gates,” NSW Police said in a statement today.
The woman was not injured, Police said.
“About 2.25am, officers attempted to stop the Toyota Prado on Adelaide Street. The vehicle failed to stop and a pursuit was initiated and terminated a short time later due to safety concerns.”
“Following inquiries, the vehicle was located abandoned and overturned at the intersection of Adelaide Street and Culgoa Street about 4am. A search of the surrounding area was conducted, however no one was located,” NSW Police said.
The Prado was seized and will undergo forensic examination. As inquiries continue, anyone with information is urged to call Bourke Police on 02 6870 0899 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
