Liquorland Narrabeen has been targeted by thieves with reports the store has had at least three thefts in the last week.
We understand the store will now be locking its entrance, with customers buzzed in by staff while Liquorland works with police. Other additional security measures will also be put in place to protect customers and the team it has been confirmed.
A week prior, Manly Observer shared footage capturing young people in a brazen booze theft at the Liquorland in Manly on Sydney Road, as well as footage from the week before that showing what appears to be teens stealing liquor from a store in Forestville.
Manly Observer recently broke the story on similar incidents across the Beaches, where alcohol retailers are targeted by young thieves; there are some theories they are stealing to order for older buyers rather than for personal use, though this is not confirmed.
Our coverage on this issue first began with the piece below:
Locked doors and buzzers as teens target Northern Beaches bottle shops
Meanwhile, police are seeking the assistance of a much older shopper over an alleged theft from June via the BWS at Warringah Mall.
“Police are seeking assistance from the person pictured below in relation to a stealing incident at BWS in Warringah Mall on 13 June 2026. If this is you, or you know who it is, call Dee Why Police Station on 9971 3399 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.”
In other crimes news:
Motorcycles and trailer stolen in spate of Northern Beaches thefts
Police are investigating three separate thefts on the Northern Beaches after two motorcycles and a boat trailer were stolen from waterfront car parks over the space of three days.
A black Aprilia motorcycle was taken 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 bike was also stolen.
In a separate incident, a red Honda motorcycle was stolen from the Bayview Reserve car park between 12pm on 1 July and 7:30am on 2 July. The motorcycle was fitted with both an alarm and an immobiliser, but the security measures failed to deter the thief.
A white enclosed box trailer was also stolen from the boat ramp at Roland Reserve, Bayview, between 3pm on Tuesday 30 June and 8:30am on Thursday 2 July. The trailer was loaded with valuable marine equipment at the time it was taken.
None of the stolen property has been recovered.
Police are appealing for anyone with information, dashcam or CCTV footage relating to the thefts to contact Dee Why Police Station on 9971 3399 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
It’s not fun, it’s dangerous
Police are urging parents to talk to their kids after an uptick in kids throwing items at moving cars.
Throwing objects at cars, whether it’s water ballons, eggs or rocks, is dangerous and a serious offence under the Crimes Act.
While young people think it’s harmless fun, police say offenders will be arrested and an investigation began with potential severe penalties.
Number plate theft
Police are investigating reports of number plates being stolen off parked cars in car parks.
Thieves are allegedly targeting cars left for long periods of time, particularly overnight.
Police recommend screwing your number plate with non-reversible screws. Also, do not leave any valuables in your car, and always lock your car.
Elderly Avalon woman loses $10,000 in pop-up scam
An Avalon woman in her nineties has been scammed out of $10,000 after falling victim to a fake computer pop-up message warning her of a financial compromise.
The woman received the pop-up on 30 June 2026 and called the phone number displayed on her screen. A scammer posing as a bank representative told her fraudulent activity linked to her account had been detected in China and instructed her to transfer her money to prevent it being compromised further.
The caller then convinced the woman to withdraw cash and package it for collection by someone posing as a “Cyber Security Unit” officer.
An attentive bank teller became suspicious when the woman withdrew the cash and questioned her, but the woman recited a script the scammer had given her, claiming the money was to pay a builder.
Shortly after, the woman received a phone call before handing over $10,000 in cash to an offender who came to her Avalon home. The offender is described as female, with dark hair, wearing all black clothing and a white face mask.
Detectives are investigating and police are reminding the community that banks and government agencies will never ask people to withdraw cash or hand money to a courier.
