Police have released CCTV as investigations continue following an alleged home invasion in the Riverina region last month, under Strike Force Arctis.
Officers attached to Riverina Police District established Strike Force Arctis in September 2026 to investigate a number of aggravated break and enters, home invasions and firearm-related incidents.
About 11.45pm on Saturday 5 September 2026, officers from Riverina Police District were called to a residence on Chifley Crescent, Kooringal, following reports of a home invasion.
Officers were told three unknown people, all wearing black with their faces covered and one allegedly armed with a firearm, allegedly forced entry into the home and threatened a 23-year-old man.
The group allegedly stole three bags containing household items and left before police arrived.
The 23-year-old man was uninjured.
A crime scene was established and police commenced inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
On Tuesday 8 September 2026, officers were called to an address nearby after several items of clothing and a large knife were located.
The knife was seized by police and was forensically examined.
Following inquiries, a 19-year-old man was charged over the incident. He remains before the courts.
As inquiries are ongoing, investigators have released CCTV of a vehicle that was seen near the location of the incident.
The vehicle is described as a blue Hyundai hatchback and was seen about 11.30pm, Saturday 5 September 2026, on Kywong Place, Kooringal.
Anyone with information, including CCTV or dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Investigations under Strike Force Arctis are ongoing.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
