12 July 2024

Police seek dashcam footage after man allegedly threatened at knifepoint in Griffith

| Shri Gayathirie Rajen
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Murrumbidgee Police District detectives commenced an investigation into the Griffith carjacking this week. Photo: File.

Police are appealing for dashcam footage after a man was allegedly threatened at knifepoint and had his car stolen from his driveway.

Police said they were called to Noorla Street, Griffith, following reports of an armed robbery at about 1:15 pm on Wednesday (10 July).

A 33-year-old male was seated in his car parked in a driveway when he was approached by another male who threatened him with a knife before demanding his keys.

The man handed over his keys before the other man drove off.

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Detectives attached to Murrumbidgee Police District responded and commenced an investigation.

The car is described as a white Toyota Hilux dual cab with NSW registration plates EIC02K. The man was wearing a black hooded jumper at the time. A short time later, the vehicle was on fire in Lakes Road, Lake Wyangan.

Police are appealing for anyone with dashcam footage who may have been travelling along Lakes Road, Lake Wyangan, or surrounding roads in the North Griffith or Tharbogang areas between 1:00 pm and 3:30 pm on Wednesday to come forward.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Griffith Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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