A man has been charged following an alleged pursuit in Sydney's south west.
About 3:30pm yesterday (Friday 16 August 2024), officers attached to Liverpool City Highway Patrol were patrolling Maxwells Avenue, Ashcroft, when they detected a Toyota Corolla allegedly speeding.
Officers activated their warning lights and attempted to stop the vehicle; however when it failed to stop a pursuit was initiated.
Police will allege in court the vehicle continued travelling in excess of the sign posted 50km/h speed limit on multiple residential streets in Sadleir, Ashcroft, Busby, Heckenberg, Miller, Cartwright and Mount Pritchard.
The driver abandoned the vehicle on Verona Avenue, Mount Pritchard and allegedly attempted to run from the scene, before being arrested in a nearby property.
The 40-year-old was taken to Liverpool Police Station and charged with police pursuit - not stop - drive dangerously, class A motor vehicle exceed speed greater than 45 km/h, enter enclosed land not prescribed premises without lawful excuse, possess prohibited drug and not stop vehicle when directed to do so.
He was refused bail to appear before Parramatta Local Court today (Saturday 17 August 2024).
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.
