Two people arrested following pursuit - Coffs Harbour

Sunday, 02 February 2025 02:02:20 PM

Two people have been arrested following a police pursuit in the state’s north this morning.

About 10.15pm yesterday (Saturday 1 February 2025), officers attached to Coffs/Clarence Police District commenced investigation following reports an SUV was stolen from a home on Brown Avenue, Sawtell.

About 1.15am today (Sunday 2 February 2025), police sighted the stolen SUV being driven on Albany Street, Coffs Harbour.

When the driver allegedly failed to stop when directed a pursuit was initiated.

Police will allege the vehicle was travelling at 110km/h in a signposted 50km/h area when it struck a curb deflating two tyres, with the vehicle running on rims when it turned onto the Pacific Highway.

The pursuit continued through several streets before it eventually turned left on Orland Street; two people were seen jumping out of the moving vehicle as it rolled into a tree.

A 21-year-old woman was arrested in nearby bushland, with a perimeter set up and a search assisted by the Dog Unit. An 18-year-old man was arrested in bushland a short time later.

The younger man was bitten by the police dog and was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to hospital for minor injuries. He was released back into custody shortly after with both taken to Coffs Harbour Police Station.

The man – who police will allege was the driver – has been charged with take and drive conveyance without consent of owner, and police pursuit - not stop - drive dangerously.

He was refused bail to appear before Coffs Harbour Local Court today (Sunday 2 February 2025).

The woman has been charged with be carried in conveyance taken without consent of owner.

He was granted conditional bail to appear before Coffs Harbour Local Court on Wednesday 5 March 2025.

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