NSW Police have charged a man after a car chase that began in Wollongong and ended in Yallah. Photo: SCM Jeans.
One man was arrested and a second remains at large after a police pursuit across the Illawarra on Wednesday (8 January).
A NSW Police spokesperson said at about 10 pm, officers attached to Wollongong Police District sighted a car with allegedly stolen number plates on Railway Parade, Wollongong.
“Police attempted to pull the car over; however, when it failed to stop as directed, a pursuit was initiated,” the NSW Police spokesperson said.
“The pursuit continued through local streets of Wollongong and Coniston.
“Officers lost sight of the vehicle and the pursuit was terminated on Buena Vista Ave, Lake Heights.
“The car was monitored, and police re-engaged the pursuit on the Princes Highway, Yallah.
“A short time later, the car crashed on Croome Lane, Albion Park, with the two males allegedly running from the car.
“A 23-year-old man allegedly jumped a small concrete fence and was located nearby.
“He was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics after the man appeared to suffer from a medical episode.
“He was taken to Shellharbour Hospital for treatment before he was released and taken to Wollongong Police Station.”
At Wollongong Police Station, the man was charged with not stopping for a police pursuit, a never licensed person driving a vehicle on the road, driving a conveyance taken without the consent of its owner, using a class A vehicle with an unauthorised number plate and having goods in personal custody that are suspected of being stolen.
He was refused bail to appear before Wollongong Local Court on Thursday (9 January).
The NSW Police spokesperson said inquiries are continuing to locate the second person who allegedly fled the car, and anyone with dashcam or information is urged to contact Wollongong Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Police will allege the car was stolen from Pankhurst Street, Fairy Meadow, between 8:30 pm and 10:30 pm yesterday on Wednesday (8 January).
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