A search is underway after a police vehicle was rammed and shots were fired following the pursuit of a stolen car through Sydney's Eastern Suburbs early this morning.
Officers attached to Eastern Suburbs Police Area Command began following the dark-coloured Audi A1 along Old South Head Road, Rose Bay, about 4am (Saturday 19 April 2025), when a pursuit was initiated but terminated due to speed.
The vehicle was seen stopped a short time later on Sir Thomas Mitchell Road; as an officer approached the hatchback on foot, the vehicle was driven towards at the officer, with a police firearm being discharged towards the vehicle.
The police vehicle was rammed and the hatchback was driven away.
No police have been injured in either incident.
Checks have now revealed the vehicle was stolen from Double Bay last night.
About 6.30am, the hatchback was located Murriverie Road, North Bondi, and has been preserved for forensic examination.
Inquiries are continuing into the identity of the driver.
Anyone who may have been in the vicinity of Old South Head Road, Rose Bay, Sir Thomas Mitchell Road, and Murriverie Road, North Bondi, between 4am and 6.30am and has relevant information, CCTV or dashcam vision which may assist investigators, is urged to call Eastern Suburbs Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
