WA Police are urgently seeking public assistance to locate two stolen motor vehicles, following a series of burglaries in Butler and Ocean Reef today Wednesday, September 24.
About 4.30am, police received a report two unknown males in possession of machetes had gained entry to a residence on Soham Way in Butler.
Once inside, they stole a set of car keys then left in a stolen white Toyota Corolla sedan with WA registration 1HOK 709.
About 4.40am, police received a report a vehicle was used to ram the garage door at a property on Millom St in Butler.
Unknown males in possession of a machete exited the vehicle and gained entry to the residence.
A white Toyota Corolla sedan with WA registration 1HOK 709 was stolen. Picture: WA PoliceOnce inside, they verbally threatened a female occupant and attempted to enter her bedroom, before leaving the property.
About 5.50am, police received a report three unknown males accessed a property on Jutland Rise in Ocean Reef and had attempted to gain entry to the residence before leaving the area on foot.
About 6am, police received a report four unknown males had gained entry to a residence on Tarolinta Gardens in Ocean Reef, with one of the males in possession of a machete.
The four unknown males stole a set of car keys before departing the property in a stolen blue BMW 4 Series coupe with WA registration 1FBM178.
While inside the residence, one of the unknown males approached a female occupant and struck her with the machete handle.
This blue BMW 4 Series coupe with WA registration 1FBM178 was stolen. Picture: WA PoliceThe victim sustained a laceration and superficial injuries.
At each incident, the unknown males were described as wearing dark clothing with balaclavas.
Anyone who sights either of the stolen motor vehicles is advised not to approach, but to contact police immediately on 131 444.
Anyone with information or vision in relation to this incident, or whereabouts of the stolen motor vehicles is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au
Reports to Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous.
