A man has been arrested and CCTV footage has been issued as investigations continue into an attempted break and enter and pursuit in Sydney's southwest this morning.
About 1.30am (Tuesday 31 December 2024), police responded to reports of two men attempting to gain entry to a home on Calaria Close, Edensor Park.
On arrival, officers attached to Fairfield City Police Area Command were told the men, believed to be armed with a firearm, left the scene in a Hyundai sedan.
Police established a crime scene and commenced inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
A short time later, police observed the vehicle travelling on Cowpasture Road, Hinchinbrook.
Police attempted to stop the vehicle; however, when it failed to do so, a pursuit was initiated.
During the pursuit, an occupant of the vehicle fired shots at a police vehicle. No police officers were injured.
The pursuit was terminated a short time later due to safety concerns; however, the vehicle stopped on St Andrews Road, Varroville, following the successful deployment of road spikes about 1.50am.
The driver of the vehicle – a 20-year-old man – was arrested at the scene and taken to Campbelltown Police Station.
The male passenger fled the scene on foot.
During a search of the vehicle, officers located and seized two pistols, an assault rifle, and other weapons. A number of spent cartridges were located and seized at the scene.
The vehicle was also seized for forensic examination.
Officers attached to Campbelltown City Police Area Command were assisted by PolAir and other specialist police resources.
Strike Force Andelys has been established to investigate the incident and as inquiries continue, police have released CCTV footage and images of a man seen in the vicinity at the time, who they wish to speak with.
The man is depicted in the footage as being of medium build, and wearing a face mask, black Nike hoodie, black track suit pants, white socks, black and white 'Nike' shoes and black gloves.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
