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Elderly man threatened in Walgett break-in

Western Plains App

25 June 2025, 5:46 AM

Elderly man threatened in Walgett break-inWalgett's Fox Street, where police say they located a stolen SUV travelling "at speed." IMAGE: River McCrossen

Police are investigating following an alleged armed break and enter against an 89-year-old-man in Walgett yesterday.

 

Police said officers were called to a Wee Waa Street home just after 1am, where they were told two people forced their way in and threatened the man with a baseball bat.

 

A police spokesperson said they then left in a stolen white Toyota SUV.


 

They reported no injuries to the 89-year-old.

 

"About 1.20am, officers patrolling the area located the SUV travelling at speed on Fox Street," the spokesperson said.

 

"When the driver failed to stop as directed, a pursuit was initiated.

 

"The pursuit continued to along Wimbledon Road and Castlereagh Highway before police lost sight of the vehicle and terminated the pursuit."


The break and enter follows a recent similar incident at a residence attached to the Walgett Aboriginal Medical Service. IMAGE: River McCrossen


The spokesperson said police want speak to two people over the incident.

 

They are described as being of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance and wearing face coverings and gloves.

 

The incident follows a separate alleged break-in at a doctor's residence attached to Walgett Aboriginal Medical Service on Thursday 19 June.

 

Police charged a 14-year-old boy over that incident.