Another coast car theft

By Jo Kennett

THE CAR theft crime wave continues on the Tweed Coast, with a Pottsville man the latest victim.

The man had his 1999 Toyota HiLux stolen in the early hours between Sunday night, January 29, and Monday morning, January 30, from outside his Elfran Avenue home.

The utility did not have the canopy (pictured) on when it was taken.

The owner is hoping locals can keep an eye out for the ute in case it has been dumped in the area.

Tweed-Byron Police District Detective Chief Inspector Matt Kehoe said they believe the vehicle was taken “between 9pm Sunday and 8am Monday morning.”

“Our canvas (of neighbouring properties) showed the neighbours had heard the sound of cars around the area around midnight,” Ch Insp Kehoe told The Weekly.

“We have taken a report and it is flagged on our Automatic Number Plate recognition system but nothing has come up so far.

“We would just ask people to keep a lookout for it and to contact Tweed Police or Crimestoppers if they do see it.”