Two teenagers have been charged following inquiries into an alleged carjacking and pursuit in Sydney' southwest overnight.
About 11.30pm yesterday (Thursday 5 September 2024), an 18-year-old man and a 21-year-old woman were sitting in a car in a carpark on Wickfield Circuit, Ambarvale, when they were approached by two people wearing face coverings, each holding a knife.
The group approached the couple demanding they exit the car before driving away in a Mercedes coupe.
About 1.15am today (Friday 6 September 2024), police sighted the vehicle travelling on Lyn Parade, Prestons.
Officers attached to Campbelltown Police Area Command attempted to stop the vehicle; however, when it failed to stop as directed, a pursuit was initiated.
The pursuit continued along Trojen Avenue, Austral where road spikes were successfully deployed. The vehicle stopped a short distance away.
Three teens – aged 16 and 17 – were arrested and taken to Liverpool Police Station.
A 16-year-old boy was charged with aggravated take/drive motor vehicle with person in/on it – armed with weapon, police pursuit - not stop – drive at speed – 1st off, and drive motor vehicle while licence suspended – 1st off.
The 17-year-old boy was charged with aggravated take/drive motor vehicle with person in/on it – armed with weapon, police pursuit - not stop – drive at speed – 1st off, and learner not accompanied by driver/police officer/tester.
They were refused bail to appear before Campbelltown Childrens Court on today (Friday 6 September 2024).
A third teenage boy aged 16 will be dealt with under the Young Offenders Act.
During the pursuit police will allege that speeds of up to 200km/h were reached.
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.
