A man has been charged after he allegedly stole a car at knifepoint and fled from police in Auburn last night.
About 11.50pm yesterday (Sunday 2 March 2025), police were called to Kihilla Road, Auburn, following reports of a carjacking.
Officers attached to Auburn Police Area Command arrived and were told a driver had been approached by an unknown man who allegedly threatened them with a knife before removing them from an SUV and leaving the scene in the stolen car.
No injuries were reported.
A short time later, police located the allegedly stolen SUV driving on Boorea Street, Lidcombe.
Police directed the driver to stop; however, when they allegedly failed to do so a pursuit was initiated.
During the pursuit, the SUV crashed on the intersection of Parramatta Road and Melton Street, Auburn, about 12am today (Monday 3 March 2025).
The alleged driver – a 23-year-old man – then attempted to flee the scene on foot but was arrested nearby and taken to Auburn Police Station.
Shortly upon arrival, the man was treated for head and leg injuries by NSW Ambulance paramedic before being taken to hospital for further assessment, where he remained under police guard.
Police established crime scenes at multiple locations and detectives commenced an investigation into the incident.
About 9.45am today, the man was released from hospital and back into police custody where he was charged with 3 offences and an execution of an outstanding warrant for 14 property and traffic offences:
- Aggravated take/drive motor vehicle with person in/on it-armed with weapon
- Police pursuit - not stop - drive dangerously
- Drive motor vehicle during disqualification period
He was refused bail to appear before Burwood Local Court today (Monday 3 March 2025).
