The Kia Cerato was allegedly stolen from a property on Ortella Street. Photo: Oliver Jacques.
Two allegedly stolen vehicles were recovered by police in Griffith last week, including one found abandoned in a ditch and another discovered burnt out just hours after it was taken. Police are continuing investigations into both incidents.
Kia Cerato allegedly stolen and used for burnouts
At about 8 pm on Tuesday (5 May) the owners went to sleep in their Ortella Street unit. Sometime during the night, persons unknown allegedly entered the unit via a rear sliding door and stole $500 in cash, a packet of cigarettes and the keys to the owners’ silver Kia Cerato.
At about 1:20 am, a vehicle matching this description was reported doing burnouts in the vicinity of Parkinson Crescent, Griffith. At about 2:20 am, the silver Kia Cerato was found by police with the engine running in a ditch on Walla Avenue, Griffith.
Motor vehicle allegedly stolen from food delivery driver
At about 6:45 pm on Thursday (7 May) a food delivery driver parked his motor vehicle on Watson Road, Griffith, while he made a food delivery. At the time, the vehicle was left with the keys in the ignition, the engine running and the doors unlocked.
A few minutes later, he returned to find the vehicle gone.
At about 2:20 am the following morning, the vehicle was located on fire on Little Road, Griffith.
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