Fire and Rescue NSW officers extinguish the fire that set alight two stolen cars. Photos: Fire and Rescue NSW.
Griffith police are investigating two separate fire-related incidents that occurred this past week – two cars allegedly stolen from Collina before being set alight in Braeburn Avenue, and a house blaze in Phillip Place near Parkinson Crescent.
Two cars set alight
District Inspector Glenn Smith told Region the incident involving the cars occurred in the early hours of Friday (29 November).
Unknown people allegedly entered a residence in Nicholls Street, Collina, via an unlocked front door. Once inside, the offenders allegedly took two sets of car keys, belonging to a Kia and a Subaru parked at the front of the premises.
About 2:30 am the same morning, police responded to reports of two vehicles on fire in Braeburn Avenue between Locklea Park and Evanside Parade at Griffith.
The cars were found to be the missing Kia and Subaru. It is also believed the cars were used to damage the surface of Ted Scobie Oval at Collina.
Police are asking anyone with information or CCTV footage of those in the vicinity of Nicholls Street, Collina, between midnight and 2:30 am on Friday to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or Griffith Police Station on 6969 4299.
“This is a timely reminder to warn residents about securing their vehicles and residences before going to bed each night,” Inspector Smith said.
House fire at Phillip Place
The house fire occurred near Calabria Family Wines.
About 4 am on Saturday (30 November), emergency services were called to a home in Phillip Place, Griffith, following reports of a fire.
Murrumbidgee Police District officers attended and found the property had been set alight.
Fire and Rescue NSW crews extinguished the blaze, but the house was destroyed.
Two men, aged 29 and 30, and two women, 27 and 30, who were in the property at the time, weren’t injured in the incident.
Officers were told the residents heard a window break before the fire alarm went off.
Police established a crime scene and began investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Inspector Smith said inquiries were ongoing.
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