Saturday16 March 2024 08:22:29 AM
Police have overnight seized two vans used in a failed ram-raid at a shopping centre at Greystanes.
It was shortly after 4.20am yesterday (Friday 15 March 2024)that officers from Cumberland Police Area Command were called to the complex on Merrylands Roadresponding to reports of a ram-raid.
Detectives yesterday released CCTV showing two white vans being used to smash through the centre’s glass entry doorsbefore being used to ram an automated teller machine several times.
Four men are seen on CCTV failing in their attempts to lift the ATMbefore driving away empty-handed.
Following an appeal to the public for informationa white Toyota Town Ace van was found about 5:45pm on Daryl StreetMerrylands West. The vehicle was searched with a number of items seized.
Just over two hours’ latera white Mitsubishi Express van was found nearby on Paton Street. Againwhen that van was searcheditems were seized for further examination.
Both vans are now being subjected to forensic examination.
Detectives investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident have renewed their appeal to anyone who may be able to identify the persons or vehicles involved to contact 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.
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.
