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Breaking News Update: Man Charged with 20 Offences After Police Operation on Central Coast

A man has been apprehended and charged with a string of offenses following an extensive police operation on the Central Coast. The operation, which involved various specialist units, was initiated after an alleged armed robbery in Wyong late Friday evening.

According to police reports, the sequence of events unfolded when officers responded to reports of an armed robbery at a business in Wyong. The suspect reportedly fled the scene with cash, leading officers on a pursuit along the M1 near Ourimbah in a stolen vehicle.

Subsequent incidents, believed to be connected, prompted a large-scale police response, including resources from Tuggerah Lakes Police District, the Tactical Operations Unit (TOU), the Dog Unit, and PolAir.

Authorities allege the suspect was involved in multiple break-ins and thefts, including stealing a vehicle with a woman inside, whom he later allowed to exit the vehicle. Additionally, a police vehicle was allegedly rammed during the pursuit.

The 54-year-old suspect was apprehended at 12:10 pm on Saturday and transported to Wyong Hospital for minor injuries under police supervision. Upon his release, he was taken into custody and charged with 20 offenses by Strike Force Embassy, formed to investigate the incidents.

The charges against the individual from Tuggerawong include armed robbery, aggravated break-ins, vehicle theft, impersonating a police officer, and more. He has been denied bail and is set to appear in Newcastle Bail Court today.