KARUAH Hotel has suffered thousands of dollars worth of damage after it was ram-raided in the early hours of Monday morning.
Port Stephens police were called to a break-in at the hotel at about 3.50am after a car was driven into the front doors, causing an estimated $10,000 worth of damage. The owner of the hotel was also on the scene after the alarm went off.
Police said three or four people stole a substantial amount of alcohol. Before leaving, the thieves also tried to steal cigarettes but failed.
Police suspect it was a stolen car used to break-in. Investigations are underway and police are looking at CCTV footage from the hotel.
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