Pair Arrested After Wanted Vehicle Located at Norah Head Campground

Monday, 13 October 2025 | 9:00 AM

Police have arrested two people after locating a wanted vehicle displaying altered registration plates at a campground in Norah Head yesterday morning.

Around 9:00am, officers from Tuggerah Lakes Highway Patrol responded to reports from members of the public regarding a black Volkswagen Golf with suspicious number plates.

The vehicle and its occupants were identified as being wanted over a series of police pursuits and fraud offences across the Tuggerah Lakes, Lake Macquarie, and Port Stephens Police Districts.

With the assistance of Tuggerah Lakes Police District officers and the NSW Police Dog Unit, both occupants were arrested without incident after being found asleep inside the running vehicle.

A subsequent search uncovered two sets of extensively altered number plates and a quantity of unspent ammunition.

The 24-year-old Lake Haven man was taken to Wyong Police Station and charged with:

• Two counts of police pursuit (Skye’s Law)
• Two counts of driving while licence suspended
• Learner driver not accompanied
• Unlawfully possess ammunition
• Breach of bail

He was refused bail to appear in court the following day. His female passenger was released pending further inquiries.

Police allege the pair were also involved in multiple fraudulent activities, with further charges expected.

Authorities have reminded the public that police pursuits pose significant dangers to all involved and thanked community members for their vigilance. Anyone with information about suspicious behaviour or altered number plates is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.