Inquiries are continuing after three people were threatened and an SUV was stolen at a Moree motel this morning.
Officers from New England Police District were called to the motel on Warialda Street responding to reports several people had forced their way into two motel rooms about 4am (Saturday 16 November 2024).
Police were told a 62-year-old woman and a 69-year-old man in one room, and an 83-year-old woman in the next room, were threatened by three people who smashed their doors to gain entry.
Bags were taken from the rooms along with the keys to a SUV, which the alleged intruders drove from the scene.
Details of the stolen vehicle were immediately circulated to police and, about 4.50am, it was seen being driven through the Moree township.
A pursuit was initiated before the SUV was found empty but undamaged in Carbeen Street about minutes later.
The SUV has been seized for forensic examination as inquiries continue to identify those responsible.
Anyone with information about the incident should call Moree Police or Crime Stoppers.
The three visitors were shaken but not injured by the incident; they are being assisted by police.
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.
