Man charged after pursuit - St Marys

Friday, 14 March 2025 12:31:58 PM

A man will face court after he was caught allegedly driving an unregistered vehicle following a pursuit in Sydney’s west.

About 11.40pm yesterday (Thursday 13 March 2025), officers attached to Nepean Police Area Command were patrolling Mulgoa Road, Penrith, when they attempted to stop a silver hatchback.

Initial checks revealed the vehicle’s registration had been cancelled.

When it allegedly failed to stop, a pursuit was initiated.

The pursuit was terminated at the intersection of the Great Western Highway and Glossip Street, after the pursuit went through Penrith, Jamisontown, Kingswood, Werrington, and St Marys.

Following inquiries, about 12.40am today (Friday 14 March 2025), the vehicle was located on Glossop Street, North St Marys, where police arrested the driver – a 26-year-old man.

He was taken to Penrith Police Station where he was charged with police pursuit – not stop – drive recklessly, drive motor vehicle during disqualification period, custody of knife in public place – subsequent offence, and use unregistered registrable Class A motor vehicle on road.

He was refused bail to appear at Penrith Local Court today (Friday 14 March 2025).

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