An investigation is underway after an attempted stealing and subsequent fall in the Sydney CBD.
About 4:25pm yesterday (Thursday 17 July 2025) a 29-year-old man, entered a store on the corner of Pitt Street and Market Street, Sydney.
The man tried on a pair of shoes and, a short time later, ran from the store without paying for the shoes.
The man was chased by a staff member into a shopping mall, when he jumped a railing and fell approximately six metres.
Officers from Sydney City Police Area Command and NSW Ambulance paramedics attended the scene.
The man was treated by paramedics for a serious head injury. He was taken to hospital where he remains in a critical condition.
Inquiries are continuing into the incident and any witnesses are urged to come forward and contact local police and Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Sydney City Police or Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
