Cars Stolen From Samaritans At Hamilton North

 BY IAN CROUCH

Thieves have targeted the Samaritans Hamilton North premises, stealing four cars.

Police say two Kia Cerato sedans - one white and one silver, a silver Toyota Corolla sedan and a white Kia Sportage SUV were taken from the charity's Clyde Street address some time between 9.30pm last Friday and 9.00am on Saturday.

They've since recovered one of the Kia sedans from outside units on Light Street at Bar Beach and the other Kia in Robert Street at Jesmond.

No arrests have been made and police are appealing for information to identify the culprits.

Exclusive! Car Thefts By Juveniles On The Rise In The Hunter

 BY IAN CROUCH

Police are concerned for the safety of officers and the public following a spate of car thefts by juveniles around Newcastle and Lake Macquarie.

Police have again been involved in pursuits this morning of luxury cars taken by children as young as 12.

It's believed up to 3 groups of young people are breaking into homes at night, stealing car keys and going on joy rides.

8 juveniles have been arrested in the past week and police expect to make more arrests.

It comes after a white Audi 8 and a black Chrysler 300c were stolen last week and involved in a series of brief pursuits with police.

The cars were later recovered undamaged.
 
Police are again urging residents to keep doors and windows locked at night and not to keep car keys in central locations in the house.