Residents threatened with knife after waking to men trying to steal BMW
Detectives have appealed for information from the public as they investigate property and knife offences that unfolded in March.
Police were told two occupants of a home on Welch Street at Wyee, in Lake Macquarie, were woken by the sound of an engine revving outside.
A 32-year-old man and a 33-year-old woman exited the house and saw two unknown males in a BMW hatchback that the occupants of the home owned.
As the men attempted to drive off, they reversed the hatchback into another vehicle that was parked on the street, causing damage to both.
The residents approached their BMW but were allegedly threatened by one of the males inside with a knife, before the man and woman retreated back inside their home.
The would-be car thieves then ran from the scene on foot towards Cudmore Crescent. Meanwhile, Lake Macquarie police were alerted.
Police searched the area and discovered a knife and a packet of gum, which were seized to undergo forensic examination.
As police investigations continue, anyone with information or relevant CCTV footage has been urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 and reference event number E101938516.
RESIDENTS of a home at Lake Macquarie watched their own car be reversed out of their driveway by two strange men before they were threatened with a knife.
Detectives have appealed for information from the public as they investigate property and knife offences that unfolded in March.
Police were told two occupants of a home on Welch Street at Wyee, in Lake Macquarie, were woken by the sound of an engine revving outside.
A 32-year-old man and a 33-year-old woman exited the house and saw two unknown males in a BMW hatchback that the occupants of the home owned.
As the men attempted to drive off, they reversed the hatchback into another vehicle that was parked on the street, causing damage to both.
The residents approached their BMW but were allegedly threatened by one of the males inside with a knife, before the man and woman retreated back inside their home.
The would-be car thieves then ran from the scene on foot towards Cudmore Crescent. Meanwhile, Lake Macquarie police were alerted.
Police searched the area and discovered a knife and a packet of gum, which were seized to undergo forensic examination.
As police investigations continue, anyone with information or relevant CCTV footage has been urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 and reference event number E101938516.
RESIDENTS of a home at Lake Macquarie watched their own car be reversed out of their driveway by two strange men before they were threatened with a knife.
Detectives have appealed for information from the public as they investigate property and knife offences that unfolded in March.
Police were told two occupants of a home on Welch Street at Wyee, in Lake Macquarie, were woken by the sound of an engine revving outside.
A 32-year-old man and a 33-year-old woman exited the house and saw two unknown males in a BMW hatchback that the occupants of the home owned.
As the men attempted to drive off, they reversed the hatchback into another vehicle that was parked on the street, causing damage to both.
The residents approached their BMW but were allegedly threatened by one of the males inside with a knife, before the man and woman retreated back inside their home.
The would-be car thieves then ran from the scene on foot towards Cudmore Crescent. Meanwhile, Lake Macquarie police were alerted.
Police searched the area and discovered a knife and a packet of gum, which were seized to undergo forensic examination.
As police investigations continue, anyone with information or relevant CCTV footage has been urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 and reference event number E101938516.
RESIDENTS of a home at Lake Macquarie watched their own car be reversed out of their driveway by two strange men before they were threatened with a knife.
Detectives have appealed for information from the public as they investigate property and knife offences that unfolded in March.
Police were told two occupants of a home on Welch Street at Wyee, in Lake Macquarie, were woken by the sound of an engine revving outside.
A 32-year-old man and a 33-year-old woman exited the house and saw two unknown males in a BMW hatchback that the occupants of the home owned.
As the men attempted to drive off, they reversed the hatchback into another vehicle that was parked on the street, causing damage to both.
The residents approached their BMW but were allegedly threatened by one of the males inside with a knife, before the man and woman retreated back inside their home.
The would-be car thieves then ran from the scene on foot towards Cudmore Crescent. Meanwhile, Lake Macquarie police were alerted.
Police searched the area and discovered a knife and a packet of gum, which were seized to undergo forensic examination.
As police investigations continue, anyone with information or relevant CCTV footage has been urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 and reference event number E101938516.
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