Police seek information after ram raid in Monaro

Police are appealing for information following a ram raid at a service station involving two stolen vehicles in the state’s Monaro Region today.

About 4.45am (Friday 15 October 2021), a white Subaru Impreza was reversed through the roller door of a service station on Malbon Street, Bungendore.

After gaining entry, a man attempted to steal an ATM, before he was joined by two other people – believed to be a man and a woman.

The group were unsuccessful in their attempt and fled the scene in the Subaru with ACT registration plates – YOY 32W – and a white Lexus SUV with ACT registration plates – AYAC 84S.

The vehicles are both believed to have been stolen.

Officers attached to Monaro Police District established a crime scene and commenced an investigation into the incident.

A short time later, the Subaru was found on fire at a nearby showground.

As inquiries continue, police have released CCTV images of three people who may be able to assist with ongoing investigations.

One man depicted in the CCTV is described as wearing a black long sleeve shirt underneath a high-vis vest, dark-coloured pants, gloves, a hooded jacket and face covering.

The second man depicted in the CCTV is described as having a thin build and wearing a grey hooded-jacket, light-coloured tracksuit pants, gloves and a face covering.

The woman is described as wearing a light-coloured t-shirt and pants, a jacket and a cap.

Police are urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or who has CCTV footage or dashcam vision, to contact Queanbeyan Police on 6298 0599 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 treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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