Kununurra crime crisis continues despite police reinforcements

7News Just In · Aug 5, 2026 · 2m

Kununurra residents are experiencing an ongoing crime crisis with nightly car thefts and dangerous driving by juvenile offenders, despite police reinforcements being deployed to the region. Specialist officers have been sent to patrol 24/7, but two cars were stolen overnight even with increased police presence. The Police Commissioner has issued a direct warning to young offenders while locals express frustration over the bail system that releases arrested juveniles within hours.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.