Police briefs | Two women allegedly steal alcohol from Numurkah store

By Lachlan Durling

Apr 13, 2021

Police officers are looking for two women who allegedly stole a $250 bottle of alcohol from a bottle shop in Numurkah on April 5.

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Police allege one woman distracted the owner of the bottle shop while the other woman stole a bottle of Wild Turkey.

One woman is described as being in her late 30s, of islander appearance, solid build and wearing a blue top and white pants.

The second woman is described as being in her early 20s, Caucasian, of slim build wearing a white top and black pants.

The women were believed to be in the company of an African man, 195 cm tall, driving a grey Toyota Starlet.

Anyone with information can contact Numurkah police station on 5862 3311.

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