Police are appealing for public assistance following a recent spate of attempted break and enters at homes in Lake Macquarie and the Central Coast.
It’s understood eight males were captured on CCTV trying to enter a property on Maddie Street, Bonells Bay, about 3.10am on Tuesday 28 October.
Although unsuccessful on that occasion, the group left the area in two vehicles – a white MG SUV and a black Toyota Corolla, which had been stolen from the Central Coast a short time earlier.
Then, about 3.50am, they drove to Freemans Drive, Cooranbong.
They made an effort to gain access to a service station using various objects, including poles and hammers.
But, the group was disturbed by a neighbour and vacated the scene.
Almost immediately, about 4.10am, the men tried to enter more homes in Catherine Hill Bay.
Again, they were unable to gain access.
The males eventually obtained entry to a home on Macquarie Grove, Caves Beach, about 5am.
It is claimed they took an Isuzu D-Max utility.
Lake Macquarie Detectives and officers from Operation Soteria were notified and began an investigation.
Following inquiries, police recovered the MG and Toyota.
However, the Isuzu ute is yet to be located.
Police have now released CCTV images of the vehicles and wish to speak with the occupants, each described as being of slim build, aged in their late teens, and last seen wearing hooded jumpers, long pants, joggers and face coverings.
Anyone with information about the incidents, or who is able to identify the males, is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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