Search Underway After High-Speed Pursuit from Tamworth
Police are actively searching for four individuals following an early morning pursuit that spanned across New England, Hunter Valley, and Newcastle.
At approximately 3:50 AM, authorities responded to an aggravated break and enter at a hotel on Spains Lane, Kingswood, 10 kilometers south of Tamworth. Four masked individuals reportedly broke into a hotel room, threatened the occupants, and stole a Ford Mustang.
Following initial investigations, police spotted the stolen Mustang on the New England Highway near Scone. The driver ignored police directions to stop, leading to a high-speed chase.
The pursuit traversed through Muswellbrook, Newcastle, and Mayfield, culminating in a crash at a service station on Corona Street, Mayfield. Upon arrival, Newcastle City Police District officers found the vehicle abandoned, with the driver and passengers having fled the scene.
A crime scene has been established, and investigations are ongoing. Authorities are seeking to speak with four youths, described as being of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance, who may have information pertinent to the investigation. Descriptions of their clothing are not available.
Anyone with information or dashcam footage related to the incident is urged to contact Newcastle Police or Crime Stoppers at 18000 333 000.