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Truck ram-raiders strike again
By Jano Gibson
June 2, 2005 - 10:09AM
Another stolen truck has rammed into a Sydney motor business before being
torched overnight - now police are investigating whether the attacks are
gang-related.
A stolen Pantech truck crashed its way into the rear of a smash repair business
in Loftus Lane, Homebush, around midnight.
The place was then set ablaze, say police, and destroyed before fire crews could
control the inferno.
The attack comes less than 24 hours after a prime mover smashed into a Blacktown
Harley-Davidson showroom before it was torched, destroying a unique collection
of bikes.
Auburn police investigating the Homebush incident will contact Blacktown
detectives today to analyse the similarities between each incident.
"Both trucks put into two premises. It's fairly unusual in a short period of
time," Chief Inspector Geoff Airs at Auburn police said.
He said police will be examining whether the two incidents are related to
bikie-gang violence.
"It will certainly be one line of inquiry that will be looked at in this
investigation," he said.
The fire at the car repair workshop was started in two places, in the truck and
in the building, he said.
Witnesses reported seeing at least two people fleeing the scene.
Forensic experts have examined the crime scene and police will interview nearby
residents today, Mr Airs said.