A man remains on the run after leading police on a dramatic pursuit this morning, abandoning his stolen vehicle at Colyton and managing to disappear.
Police first started tracking the stolen Porsche SUV at around 7.30am on Wednesday after it was spotted on Elizabeth Drive at Bonyrigg.
About 90 minutes earlier, it was allegedly stolen from a house on Chateau Close, North Kellyville, during an aggravated break and enter.
The vehicle was tracked to Mamre Road at St Clair, where officers attached to Liverpool City Police Area Command commenced a pursuit, which was later terminated.
The Porsche was then tracked to Brunswick Close, Colyton, where it was located abandoned.
“The vehicle was seized by police for forensic examination,” police said in a statement released this afternoon.
“Police established a crime scene and commenced inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
“The driver of the vehicle at the time of the pursuit is described as being a male of Caucasian appearance, medium build with light brown hair. He was seen wearing a long sleeve t-shirt, blue or navy shorts and gloves at the time.”
Despite their best efforts, police have been unable to locate the man.
Anyone with information, including dashcam or CCTV, is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Troy Dodds
Troy Dodds is the Weekender's Managing Editor and Breaking News Reporter. He has more than 20 years experience as a journalist, working with some of Australia's leading media organisations. In 2023, he was named Editor of the Year at the Mumbrella Publish Awards.