Police investigating spate of break and enters in Wagga Wagga

Detectives investigating a spate of break and enters in the state’s Riverina have released CCTV stills of two men who may be able to assist with police inquiries.

Since Saturday 27 December 2014, there has been 30 break and enter offences committed at commercial premises in and around the Wagga Wagga CBD.

The offences have occurred at a variety of locations throughout the city. Of note, numerous businesses within complexes on Baylis Street and Edward Street have been targeted.

All of the break-ins have occurred while the businesses were shut, typically late at night or very early in the morning, and the offenders have been stealing cash.

Detectives from the Wagga Wagga Local Area Command have commenced an investigation into the break-ins and believe the incidents are related.

Investigators have today (Wednesday 28 January 2015) released CCTV stills of two men who may be able to assist detectives with their inquiries.

One of the men is described as being aged in his 20s or 30s with receding brown hair and a goatee. In some of the CCTV images he is wearing a black-hooded jumper and black tracksuit pants. In one of the images, he appears to be wearing a black t-shirt and black tracksuit pants.

The other man appears to be aged in his teens or 20s. In some of the CCTV images, he is wearing a red hooded-jumper and dark tracksuit pants.

Anyone who recognises the men is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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