business - 2026-07-10

Bottle shop tightens entry as police investigate thefts and vehicle crime across the Northern Beaches

Source: manlyobserver.com.au

Liquorland at Narrabeen is tightening security after at least three thefts were reported at the store in the past week, in the latest sign of pressure on bottle shops across the Northern Beaches. The store is expected to lock its entrance and buzz customers in while staff work with police, with additional security measures also being introduced to protect customers and workers.

Liquorland at Narrabeen is tightening security after at least three thefts were reported at the store in the past week, in the latest sign of pressure on bottle shops across the Northern Beaches. The store is expected to lock its entrance and buzz customers in while staff work with police, with additional security measures also being introduced to protect customers and workers. The move follows a run of alcohol theft incidents reported elsewhere on the Beaches in recent weeks, including separate cases in Manly and Forestville. Police are also seeking help over an alleged stealing incident at BWS in Warringah Mall on 13 June, and have asked anyone who recognises the person they are trying to identify to contact Dee Why Police Station or Crime Stoppers. Away from retail theft, police are investigating three separate vehicle-related thefts from waterfront car parks over three days at Church Point and Bayview. A black Aprilia motorcycle was stolen from the commuter wharf car park at Church Point sometime between 2pm on Wednesday 1 July and 9.30am the following day, despite being parked and secured. A helmet attached to the motorcycle was also taken. In a separate incident, a red...