Car stolen, dumped in river

By Riverine Herald

Mar 18, 2025

A multi-agency search was launched after a car was reported entering the water at the Echuca east boat ramp. Photos: Supplied

On Sunday, March 9, NSW Police responded to reports from Victoria Police of a vehicle entering the Murray River around 9.20pm.

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Officers from both sides of the border attended the Echuca East Boat Ramp.

Witness reports were unclear about whether there were any people inside the vehicle, if the incident was an accident, or if the vehicle had been dumped.

Police from both sides of the border, along with Roads and Maritime Services NSW, Marine Rescue NSW and Marine Area Commander police divers assisted the retrieval.

A multi-agency response was launched, supported by Roads and Maritime Services NSW, Marine Rescue NSW, Moama police boat, the Marine Area Commander police divers from Sydney, and Victoria Police.

The vehicle was found with no people on Tuesday, March 11 around 3pm.

Police divers from Sydney joined the search for the vehicle.

Police identified the vehicle, a black SUV, which was reported stolen after noon on Sunday, March 9. They believe the vehicle was dumped in the river near the east boat ramp.

The SUV was recovered from the river, with police investigating its theft.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Moama police on 5482 0099 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.