A man has been charged after crashing a stolen car yesterday on the Central Coast, NSW Police say.
About 2.15am yesterday, two teenage girls, aged 19 and 17, were parked on Peel Street, Toukley, outside the marina when a silver car pulled up nearby.
The teenagers were approached by a man wearing a balaclava who made several demands before discharging a firearm into nearby water.
One of the teenagers handed the keys to the man who left the location in the BMW. The girls were not injured and police were notified.
Officers from Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command attended and commenced investigations.
About 10am yesterday, the white BMW ran off the road at The Corso, Charmhaven, and caught fire.
Officers from Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command attended and established a crime scene, arresting a 26-year-old man nearby.
He was taken to Wyong Police Station where he was charged with a number of traffic, stealing and warrant offences.
He was refused bail to appear before Wyong Local Court today
Meanwhile, inquires into the robbery at Toukley are ongoing and police are urging anyone with information to contact Tuggerah Lakes or Crime Stoppers.
