Police are appealing for information to locate the driver of a vehicle following a pursuit in Port Stephens earlier today.
About 8am (Thursday 13 February 2024), police attempted to stop a blue Ford Falcon on The Bucketts Way at Booral.
Inquiries revealed the vehicle was stolen from Queensland and the driver had allegedly failed to pay for fuel at a service station in Walcha earlier today.
When the driver allegedly failed to stop as directed, a pursuit was initiated.
The pursuit continued to a rest stop at Twelve Mile Creek where the driver exited the vehicle and entered bushland on foot.
Officers searched for the man with the assistance of the Dog Unit and PolAir; however, he was not located.
A subsequent search of the vehicle allegedly revealed a firearm.
As inquiries continue, police have released an image and description of a man they believe can assist with inquiries.
He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, of thin build, about 165-175cm tall, with brown hair and brown eyes.
He was last seen wearing a black hat and black shirt with a large white motif, and is understood to be nude from the waist down.
Anyone who sees him is urged not to approach him but to call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
