Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man after a stolen police vehicle was found abandoned at Trundle.
About 3.10pm yesterday (Friday 6 September 2024), emergency services were called to Cragie Lea Road, Narromine, following reports of a car fire.
On arrival, officers attached to Orana-Mid Western Police District located an unidentified vehicle well alight on the train line.
Fire and Rescue NSW extinguished the fire and there were no injuries reported.
While officers were conducting inquiries at the scene, a marked police vehicle – a 4WD Mitsubishi Pajero – was stolen by a man.
Following extensive investigations, about 5:05pm today (Saturday 7 September 2024), the police vehicle was found abandoned on Bloomfield Street, Trundle.
Specialist equipment stored in the vehicle appears to all be accounted for; however, a comprehensive review will be undertaken.
Police are appealing for information to locate a man they believe may be able to assist with inquiries.
He is described as being aged in his late teens, Caucasian in appearance, about 175cm tall, medium build, and brown hair.
Anyone with information about the man is urged to contact 000 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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.
