Appeal for information following break and enters and assault - Bourke
Tuesday, 18 March 2025 02:35:19 PM
Please note: CCTV images of the men are available via NSW Police Force social media pages.
Police are appealing for public assistance following multiple break and enters and an assault in the state’s north west last month.
About 4.50am Saturday 22 February 2025, officers attached to Central North Police District were called to a motel on Anson St, Bourke, following reports of a break and enter.
Police were told a group of around four unknown people armed with knives forced entry into staff accommodation, and threatened the occupant – a 24-year-old man – before stealing cash, bank cards and mobile phones.
The group then allegedly broke into a second motel room, and threatened the occupant – a 52-year-old man – with long knives, before fleeing with cash, bank cards and a mobile phone.
The older man suffered a minor cut to his neck, with no other injuries reported.
The group allegedly crashed through a locked gate in a white Holden SUV before driving off.
A crime scene was established.
About 11am Saturday 22 February 2025, officers attached to Central West Police District located the allegedly stolen Holden SUV on Lewana Place, Orange.
The vehicle – which had front end damage to the windscreen and hood – was seized for forensic examination.
Police believe this incident is linked with another break and enter incident that reportedly occurred at a caravan park on Becker St, Bourke, earlier the same day.
About 3.40am Saturday 22 February 2025, officers attached to Central North Police District were called to a caravan park on Becker St, Bourke, following reports a caravan had been broken into.
Police arrived and were told two unknown men gained entry to an Isuzu ute and attempted to force entry into a caravan.
One of the caravan’s occupants – a 62-year-old man – attempted to hold the caravan door shut to keep the men out, however during the incident one of his fingers was cut with a knife. The man was transported to Bourke Hospital for treatment.
A 61-year-old woman also in the caravan at the time was uninjured.
A crime scene was established.
Inquiries into both incidents are ongoing.
As investigations continue, police are hoping to speak to two men who may be able to assist officers with their inquiries.
The men are described as being of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance and of thin build, with one of the men last seen wearing a black hoodie and white shorts, and the other man last seen wearing a black hoodie and black pants.
Police are urging anyone with dashcam footage, CCTV or information about this incident to contact Central North Police District or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.