Moree woman, 24, brutally assaulted before SUV theft

A woman in the state’s North-West has been brutally bashed before her car and handbag were stolen by a gang of four offenders. Cops have warned the public to not approach the SUV.

NSW Police generic. Photo: Tom Parrish

A woman in the state’s North-West has been brutally bashed before her car and handbag were stolen by a gang of four offenders.

It comes as police have issued a stark warning to not approach the vehicle if they spot it.

At about 6pm on Monday, police were called to an aquatic centre on Anne St, Moree after reports a woman had been bashed with sticks and kicked on the ground before the offenders took her handbag and sped off in her car.

New England Police District officers were told at the scene the 24-year-old woman was approached by four young people before the assault took place.

The woman was suffering the effects of shock but fortunately escaped with only scratches and bruises.

Police have issued a photo of the same model as the stolen dark grey Mazda CX-5 SUV, which has NSW registration, EEG 88J, as they appeal for witnesses to the assault, or anyone with information that may assist.

Police have advised anyone sighting the vehicle not to approach it and call triple-0 immediately.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.