A massive police operation has brought large parts of Sydney to a standstill, with local residents on edge as Polair buzzes through their homes in search of a man on the run after a home invasion.
One man has been arrested but a police operation continues in Sydney’s south-west to find his accomplice. Residents woke up early Tuesday morning when Polair search flights flew through the suburb.
Heavily armed tactical operations officers are in place, the ‘bearcat’ tank is on site and specialist paramedics have been placed on standby at the edge of the operation.
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At around 1.30am on Tuesday, police responded to reports of two men trying to gain entry to a house on Calaria Close, Edensor Park.
Upon arrival, officers from the Fairfield City Police Area Command were told the men, believed to be armed with a firearm, left the scene in a Hyundai sedan.
Police have cordoned off a crime scene and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
A short time later police spotted the vehicle traveling on Cowpasture Road, Hinchinbrook.
Police attempted to stop the vehicle; However, when this failed, a pursuit was initiated.
Due to safety reasons, the chase was stopped a short time later.
A short time later, at around 1.50am, the vehicle crashed on St Andrews Road, Varroville, following the successful deployment of road spikes.
The driver of the vehicle – a 20-year-old man – was arrested at the scene and taken to Campbelltown Police Station where investigations are ongoing.
The passenger fled on foot.
A perimeter was established at St Andrews Road, Varroville, by officers attached to the Campbelltown City Police Area Command with the assistance of Polar and other specialist police resources.
An exclusion zone has been established on St Andrews Road with roadblocks around the M5 and a command post to coordinate the various teams.
Local traffic diversions have been put in place and the community is advised to avoid the area.