Rosehill Local Area Command

Man charged after alleged car-jack, pursuit – Telopea

Detectives from Rosehill Local Area Command have charged a man after an alleged car-jacking and pursuit in Western Sydney this afternoon.

Police were searching for a 2005-model Holden Commodore after it was allegedly car-jacked by a man armed with a handgun in Benaud Place, Telopea, about 1.30pm.

A 28-year-old man was arrested in Harris Street at Rosehill after a Police pursuit had earlier been terminated due to safety concerns.

He was taken to Parramatta Police Station where he was charged with:

• Aggravated take/drive motor vehicle while armed with weapon,
• Drive manner dangerous, and drive while unlicenced.

The Greystanes man was refused bail and will appear in Parramatta Local Court tomorrow.

Police will allege the Greystanes man was responsible for the original car-jacking.

A second man, who Police believed was being carried in the stolen car, is still being sought.

Newcastle Crash Investigation Unit

Teen dies after being pinned by 4WD – Hexham

Officers from the Newcastle Crash Investigation Unit are inquiring into an incident in which a teenage boy died after being struck by a 4WD near Newcastle.

Emergency services were called to Old Punt Road at Hexham about 6.20pm following reports a youth was fishing when a 4WD rolled down the riverbank and pinned him against a concrete drain.

The youth was treated at the scene by Paramedics before being taken to John Hunter Hospital but was unable to be revived.

While he is yet to be formally identified, it is believed he is a 14-year-old local boy.

A crime scene was established and officers from the Newcastle Crash Investigation Unit called to examine the scene.

The owner of the 4WD, a 47-year-old man Ashtonfield was taken for mandatory blood and urine tests.

Police will prepare a report for the information of the Coroner.

Northern Beaches Local Area Command

Police release CCTV footage of men they wish to speak to following assault – Mona Vale

Detectives from Northern Beaches Local Area Command have released CCTV footage of four men they believe can help with their inquiries into an assault in Mona Vale on Sunday January 3, 2010.

About 3:45am a 36-year-old Mona Vale man was attacked and robbed while he was walking down Foley Street, Mona Vale, outside a licensed club.

Police wish to speak to the four men depicted in CCTV footage in relation to this matter and have appealed for the public’s help in identifying them.

Police are also seeking assistance from anyone who may have knowledge of a party that occurred on the night of Saturday, January 2, 2010 and the morning of Sunday, January 3, 2010 in the vicinity of Mona Vale Road and Foley Street, Mona Vale.

Anyone with any information is urged to contact Dee Why Police on 9971 3387 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Footage has been uploaded to YouTube and can be viewed at:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oR-dW-XeLuE

Mona Vale attackers sought

Liverpool Local Area Command

Police investigate stabbing – Liverpool

Police are appealing for witnesses following the stabbing of a man in Sydney’s South-West yesterday.

About 9.50am on Wednesday 20 January, Police were called to a car park in Moore Street, Liverpool, where a 43-year-old man was located suffering multiple stab wounds.

The man has told Police he was approached by two men as he was parking his silver BMW sedan in the car park.

Police established a crime scene and the man was taken to Liverpool Hospital where he remains in a stable condition.

Police would like to speak to two men who may be able to assist with their inquiries.

The first man is described as 175-180cm tall and was wearing grey hooded jumper, long grey tracksuit pants, and white runners.

The second man is described as 175-180cm tall and was wearing a white hooded jumper, white shorts and white runners.

Anyone who witnessed the incident is urged to contact Liverpool detectives on (02) 9821 8461 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Tweed/Byron Local Area Command

Appeal to locate missing man and his dog – Brunswick Heads

Police from Tweed/Byron Local Area Command are appealing for public assistance in locating a man who was last seen walking his dog at Brunswick Heads on Monday.

Mr Kevin Kirk, aged 70, was last seen walking his dog through the Ferry Reserve Caravan Park about 9.30am on 18 January. Neither Mr Kirk nor his dog has been seen since.

He was reported missing to Police yesterday, and patrols of the area – and his regular walking routes were conducted without success.

A search resumed this morning involving local Police, as well as Mullumbimby SES and Brunswick Heads Surf Life Saving Club members, assisted by the Westpac helicopter.

Mr Kirk is described as being white/European appearance with a thin build, about 163cm tall, 60-65kgm with grey hair. He was last seen wearing a t-shirt shorts and a baseball cap. Police have been told he walks with a hobble. His dog is described as being a tan-coloured Staffordshire-type dog named ‘Cimmi’.

Anyone who knows the whereabouts of Mr Kirk or Cimmi, or may have sighted them since Monday morning, is urged to contact Byron Bay Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Lake Illawarra Local Area Command

Police re-arrest escaped prisoner – Lake Illawarra

Police have arrested a prisoner who absconded from custody at Ballina, on the State’s Far North Coast, two months ago.

The 22-year-old man is alleged to have escaped from the Ballina Police Station after his arrest on Sunday 8 November.

Police from the Richmond Local Area Command issued a public appeal for information about the man’s whereabouts.

Acting on information, detectives from the Lake Illawarra Local Area Command surrounded a house in Grandview Parade, Lake Heights, around 7.30am today.

The officers were allowed entry to the home and arrested the man.

He was taken to the Port Kembla Police Station where Police executed a Revocation of Parole Warrant.

Already charged with break, enter and steal offences, he faces a fresh charge of escape lawful custody.

The man was refused bail and ordered to appear today before the Wollongong Local Court.

Rosehill Local Area Command

Police seize $150,000 of cannabis – Dundas

Inquiries are continuing after Police seized over $100,000 worth of cannabis at a home in Sydney’s West yesterday.

About 11am on Wednesday (20 January) detectives attached to Rosehill Local Area Command executed a search warrant on a home in Kissing Point Road at Dundas.

Inside the premises Police located a sophisticated hydroponic cannabis set up inside a number of rooms and the roof cavity.

Police seized 98 cannabis plants ranging in size from 20cm to 1.5metres high. The estimated potential street value of the plants is $150,000.

A number of tablets believed to be ecstasy were also seized.

A crime scene was established.

Anyone with information that may assist Police inquiries is urged to contact Rosehill Detectives via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Holroyd Local Area Command

Police charge man over alleged credit fraud – Guildford West

Police have arrested and charged a man over an alleged credit fraud scam operating in Sydney’s West.

Detectives from the Holroyd Local Area Command established an investigation in 2007 after inquiries by a leading financial institution into allegedly fraudulent applications for credit.

Police allege a man was completing credit card application forms with fraudulent and misleading documentation on behalf of third parties without the knowledge of financial institutions.

About 3.30pm yesterday (Wednesday 20 January), officers executed a search warrant at a home in Bowden Street, Guildford West.

Police arrested a 57-year-old unemployed financier at the home.

He was taken to Merrylands Police Station where he was charged with six counts of obtain money by false or misleading statements and one count of obtain benefit by deception.

The man was granted conditional bail and ordered to appear before Fairfield Local Court on Wednesday 17 February 2010.

Superintendent Rod Smith

Play it safe at BIG DAY OUT 2010

Police are urging music-lovers attending Friday’s BIG DAY OUT to play it safe at the fun event and avoid dangerous or criminal behaviour.

They warn drug detection, alcohol related violence and anti-social behaviour will be heavily targeted during the two-day festival.

For the first time, BIG DAY OUT will run over two days at the RAS Showground, Homebush between 10am and midnight Friday and Saturday (22 & 23 January).

High visibility Policing operations, including the use of drug detection dogs, will be conducted at the event to ensure public safety.

Operation Big Day Out Commander Superintendent Rod Smith says Police have been working with event organiser’s to ensure the event remains safe and fun.

“We want everyone attending to have a good time without fear of being hurt or subjected to drug or alcohol related crime,” Supt Smith said.

“Drug detection is our priority and there will be sniffer dogs present.

“We’ll also be heavily targeting alcohol violence and anti-social behaviour so you can expect significant numbers of covert and overt Police patrolling in and outside the venue and on public transport to the event.”

Supt Smith said Police will not tolerate dangerous, criminal or anti-social behaviour.

“If you are silly enough to bring drugs to the event chances are you will be caught,” he said.

“If you are involved in alcohol fuelled violence you run the risk of being injured or arrested.”

More than 55,000 people attended last year’s event which recorded a total of 107 arrests for drug related crime and anti social behaviour.

Police will liaise with health authorities to ensure anyone affected by drugs or alcohol receives the necessary care to maintain their well-being.

“I appeal to anyone attending BIG DAY OUT if they suspect the health of other partygoers may be impaired by drugs or alcohol to notify authorities immediately to ensure proper medical care is administered in a prompt and timely manner,” Supt Smith said.

“The NSW Police Force has been working with BIG DAY OUT organiser’s for several months and is hoping to have a largely incident-free two days.

“We’re not there to spoil anyone’s fun, but we want to make sure we do our best to ensure each of the expected 55,000 crowd attending can enjoy their big day out without fear of violence or injury.”

Lake Macquarie Local Area Command

Man charged after boy allegedly abducted – Belmont North

A man has been charged after a three-year-old boy was allegedly abducted from his Belmont North home yesterday.

About 12.25pm a man went to the home on the Pacific Highway, near the intersection of Park Street, and allegedly threatened the mother of the child.

The man then allegedly grabbed the boy and ran from the area, sparking a Police search.

Shortly after 6pm a 36-year-old man attended Maitland Police Station with the three-year-old boy.

The boy was returned to his mother safe and well.

The man was arrested and subsequently charged with taking and detaining a child with intent to remove from parental control, contravening a restriction of an apprehended violence order and common assault.

The man has been refused bail and is due to appear at Maitland Local Court today.

Lake Macquarie Police would like to thank the public and members of the media for their assistance in this matter.