Police are appealing for public assistance as an investigation continues into a vehicle theft and arson the state’s south.
Just after 11pm on Monday 17 August 2026, police were called to Castlereagh Street, Mount Austin, following reports a vehicle had been stolen.
Officers attached to Riverina Police District were told about 9pm the same day, a 20-year-old woman had parked a white Ford Ute on the street; however, when she returned at 11pm, the vehicle was missing.
About 10pm on Tuesday 18 August 2026, emergency services were called to Eunony Bridge Road, Gumly Gumly, approximately 6km east of Wagga Wagga, following reports the Ford had been located abandoned.
On arrival, police located the vehicle, which had been destroyed after being set alight.
A crime scene was established, and police commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident under Strike Force Zimeko.
As inquiries continue, anyone with information about this incident is urged 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 managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
