Police are appealing for information as an investigation commences into an aggravated break, enter, and steal in the state's north overnight.
About 2.50am today (Thursday 7 August 2025), police attended a motel on Carnarvon Highway, Moree, following reports of an aggravated break-in.
Officers attached to New England Police District were told three people – two armed with sticks – forced entry into a room, waking the occupant.
The group assaulted the 56-year-old male occupant, before taking his car keys and leaving in his silver Holden Commodore.
The man did not require medical treatment, however; sustained minor injuries.
Just after 3am, police received reports the Commodore failed to pay for fuel at a service station on Blueberry Road, Moree.
As inquiries continue, anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Moree Police Station or 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 managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
