POLICE are re-appealing for information as an investigation into a break-and-enter and crash at Boggabilla earlier this year continues.
At about 6.45am on Friday, February 21, officers attached to New England Police District were called to a home on Yeoman Street, Boggabilla, after reports of a break-and-enter.
Police were told two unknown men arrived at the home on a red Honda trailbike – believed to be stolen – before forcing entry into the home.
Shortly after, an occupant of the home and another man – both aged in their 60s – confronted one of the men.
Following an altercation, the occupant sustained an injury to his arm before the unknown men fled the scene on the trailbike.
A woman inside the home – also aged in her 60s – was not injured.
Shortly after, a Mitsubishi Triton ute and the trailbike reportedly collided near Yeoman Street, Boggabilla.
A 20-year-old man – believed to be the trailbike’s pillion passenger – was treated at the scene by Queensland Ambulance.
He was taken to Goondiwindi Hospital and was later flown to Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane for further treatment.
He has since been released from hospital. The trailbike rider ran from the scene. The driver of the Mitsubishi was not injured.
Crime scenes were established at both sites in Boggabilla, and police commenced an investigation into the incident, under Strike Force Canmore.
Police seized the Mitsubishi Triton ute from an address in Goondiwindi, and the Honda trailbike, for forensic examination.
As investigations continue, police are appealing for anyone with information, including dashcam, to contact detectives at Moree Police Station on 02 6757 0799 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.
