Warnings after pursuit, alleged carjacking - Coffs Harbour

Friday, 06 December 2024 05:48:12 PM

Police have issued a warning and are appealing for information after a pursuit and subsequent carjacking and crash near Coffs Harbour this afternoon.

Police attempted to stop a vehicle on Upper Orara Road Coramba Road, Karangi, about 11.30am (Friday 6 December 2024), due to concerns the two occupants were wanted on outstanding arrest warrants.

When the driver allegedly failed to stop as directed, a pursuit was initiated which continued on Coramba Road towards Coramba; however, was terminated a short time later due to the manner of driving.

A short time later, police were called to East Bank Road, Nana Glen, responding to reports a woman had been injured in a carjacking.

Police were told that two men allegedly assaulted a man and stole an SUV before the vehicle struck a woman nearby. The SUV was then driven from the scene.

The woman – aged in her 50s – was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to Coffs Harbour Hospital in a serious condition.

The man – aged in his 60s – was treated for lacerations and abrasions before also attending Coffs Harbor Hospital.

Police located the stolen SUV alight a short time later on Mardells Road, Bucca.

Firefighters were called and the fire was extinguished; however, the men had left the scene.

Police attached to Coffs-Clarence Police District have commenced inquiries into the incident.

Police are warning anyone who sees the men, not to approach them but to call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

Anyone with information that may assist investigators is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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