Charges after pursuit of stolen vehicle - Eastern Suburbs

Sunday, 20 April 2025 09:37:24 AM

A man has been charged after a police vehicle was allegedly hit and shots were fired during the pursuit of a stolen car through Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs yesterday.

Officers attached to Eastern Suburbs Police Area Command were involved in two pursuits of the vehicle after it was seen being driven erratically along Old South Head Road, Rose Bay, about 4am yesterday (Saturday 19 April 2025). A police vehicle was struck during the pursuit, which was later terminated due to speed and the manner of driving.

Minutes later, the vehicle was seen on Sir Thomas Mitchell Road where a number of shots were discharged by a police officer as it was driven from the scene.

No police were injured in either incident.

Checks revealed vehicle had allegedly been stolen from Double Bay about 3.20am that day.

About 6.30am, a 37-year-old man was arrested after the hatchback was found on Murriverie Road, North Bondi. He was taken to St Vincent’s Hospital for assessment before being released into police custody.

The man was taken to Waverley Police Station where he was charged with four offences,

• Steal motor vehicle

• Police pursuit – not stop – drive recklessly

• Enter dwelling with intent to steal, and

• Resist assault.

Two outstanding arrest warrants has also been executed.

The man has been refused bail to appear in Parramatta Local Court today (20 April 2025).

An internal review will be conducted into the circumstances surrounding the discharge of the police weapon.

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