Woman jailed 2 years for motel break-in, falsely claiming father owned it
Monique Schametzki, 24, sentenced after breaking into an Allawa Motor Inn guest room in February.
Monique Schametzki broke into a guest's room at the Allawa Motor Inn in Albury early on February 26. Schametzki stole a car key, kitchen knife and water bottle.
When the guest woke and asked what she was doing, Schametzki claimed her father owned the motel. Schametzki said she had every right to be there.
The guest called police. Schametzki was arrested.
Albury District Court Judge Jennifer English sentenced Schametzki to two years in jail for entering a dwelling with intent to commit an offence. She already served time on remand.
She has a nine-month minimum term. She can be released on parole on November 25, 2026.
Why it mattersCourt sentences show how serious home invasion and theft are. This is true even when guilty pleas are made and time has been served.
AustraliaNSW court outcome affecting an Albury resident's criminal record and custody.
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