Woman and child allegedly carjacked after burning bike blocks road
A woman and her two-year-old son were allegedly carjacked in Dalyellup, Western Australia. The suspect, Spencer Thorne, is accused of forcing the woman to drive to various locations before exiting the vehicle. Thorne has been remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear in court again in May.
- ▪The incident occurred when the woman spotted a burning dirt bike blocking the road.
- ▪Spencer Thorne allegedly entered the woman's car and forced her to drive to multiple locations.
- ▪Thorne was arrested and charged with deprivation of liberty.
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Woman and child allegedly carjacked in Dalyellup after burning dirtbike blocks roadBy Neve Brissenden and Georgia LoneyABC South West WATopic:CourtsTue 28 Apr 2026 at 6:15pmTue 28 Apr 2026 at 6:15pmTue 28 Apr 2026 at 6:15pmThe woman was allegedly carjacked near Dalyellup. (ABC Local: Anthony Pancia)In short:A 31-year-old man has faced court over the alleged carjacking of a woman and toddler in Dalyellup, 180km south of PerthPolice allege Spencer Thorne forced the 23-year-old woman to drive to multiple locations around Bunbury before exiting.Mr Thorne was remanded in custody and is due back in court in May.abc.net.au/news/dalyellup-alleged-carjacking-woman-child/106615944Link copiedShareShare articleA woman and her two-year-old son are uninjured after allegedly being carjacked in Western…
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