BMW - Ocean Reef - Burglary and Stolen Motor Vehicle Series - Butler and Ocean Reef - Detectives from the Rapid Apprehension Squad are urgently seeking public assistance to locate two stolen motor vehicles, following a series of burglaries that occurred in Butler and Ocean Reef this morning, Wednesday, 24 September 2025.
URGENT UPDATE: Authorities are actively hunting for four masked thugs who are still on the run following a series of violent home invasions in Perth’s north. The suspects are wanted for allegedly assaulting a woman with a machete during these terrifying incidents, which unfolded over a mere 36 hours.
The chaos began around 4:30 AM on Wednesday, when two men, armed with machetes and dressed in dark clothing with balaclavas, broke into a home on Sohan Way in Butler. They stole car keys and fled the scene in a stolen white Toyota Corolla, registered as 1HOK709.
Just ten minutes later, police received reports of another break-in on Millom Street. The suspects rammed a garage door and attempted to enter a nearby home, verbally threatening a female occupant before leaving without further incident.
The violent spree escalated at 5:50 AM when three men attempted to break into a home on Jutland Rise, located in Ocean Reef. Shortly thereafter, four men, one armed with a machete, invaded a property on Tarolinta Gardens, where they assaulted a woman, striking her with the machete’s handle. She suffered a laceration and superficial injuries but has since been discharged from the hospital.
Detective Constable Ciara Lydiate from the Rapid Apprehension Squad described the burglaries as “very serious” and “distressing,” asserting that these attacks appear to be “completely random.” She emphasized the unacceptability of such violence, stating, “
Violence of this nature is unacceptable, and people being threatened in the safety of their home is something that will not be tolerated.
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As the manhunt continues, police are urging the Ocean Reef and Butler communities to remain vigilant. Detective Lydiate advises residents to “keep your doors locked, and if you see anything suspicious, say something.” Tips can be reported to Crime Stoppers at 131 444.
Authorities are also searching for the stolen vehicles, including the Toyota Corolla and a blue BMW 4 Series coupe, registered as 1FBM178.
Stay tuned for further updates as this developing story unfolds. The safety of the community is paramount, and police are working diligently to apprehend these suspects before they strike again.
