Police are warning Nissan Patrols owners to take extra care securing their vehicles after two were stolen in a two day period in Maitland.
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A 2003 model was taken from a Joshua Close, Rutherford address at about 3am on Sunday and later found burnt out at Melville Ford.
Another Patrol was stolen from the corner of Beresford Avenue and Darwin Street, Beresfield.
The 2000 model was taken sometime between 8pm Sunday and 8am Monday.
It comes after 27 people were charged last year over an alleged organised crime syndicate targeting Nissan Patrols.
The arrests were made under Strike Force Luchetti – established in response to high vehicle theft rates in the Hunter.
Police said the popular four-wheel-drives were often targeted for their intercoolers.
Any information about car theft should be reported to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Sage Swinton
Sage Swinton is a news reporter who was born and bred in the Hunter. She has been with the Newcastle Herald since June 2020, and covers Newcastle council as well as other general news.
Sage Swinton is a news reporter who was born and bred in the Hunter. She has been with the Newcastle Herald since June 2020, and covers Newcastle council as well as other general news.
