Police are appealing for information that may assist inquiries, following a break and enter and crash in Boggabilla last week.
About 6.45am on Friday 21 February 2025, officers attached to New England Police District were called to a home on Yeoman Street, Boggabilla, after reports of a break and enter.
Police were told two unknown men arrived at the home on a red Honda trailbike – believed to be stolen – before kicking in the front door and entering the home, then reportedly rummaging through rooms inside.
Shortly after, an occupant of the home and another man – both aged in their 60s – confronted one of the men.
Following an altercation, the occupant sustained an injury to his arm before the unknown men fled the scene on the trailbike.
A woman inside the home – also aged in her 60s – was not injured.
Shortly after, a Mitsubishi Triton ute and the trailbike reportedly collided near Yeoman Street, Boggabilla.
A 20-year-old man – believed to be the trailbike's pillion passenger – was treated at the scene by QLD Ambulance Service before being taken to Goondiwindi Hospital for treatment of suspected internal injuries, before he was flown to Brisbane Hospital for further treatment.
The trailbike rider ran from the scene.
The driver of the Mitsubishi was not injured.
Crime scenes were established at both the home and collision site on Yeoman Street, Boggabilla, and police immediately commenced an investigation into the incident.
Police seized the Mitsubishi Triton ute from an address in Goondiwindi, and the Honda trailbike, for forensic examination.
As investigations continue, police are hoping to speak to a man who may be able to assist officers with their inquiries.
The man is described as being of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance, thin build, and aged in his early to mid 20s.
He was last seen wearing dark clothing and a face covering.
Police are urging anyone with information about this incident to contact Moree Detectives 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 treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
