Police have released vision of a man in an appeal for information as the investigation into several armed robberies in Sydney’s northwest continues.
Between 4am and 5am yesterday (Wednesday 3 July 2024), officers from Parramatta Police Area Command were notified by members of the public about a man trespassing on numerous properties in the Northmead area.
About 5.10am officers responded to reports of a white Mitsubishi Outlander SUV allegedly stolen from a service station along Windsor Road, Northmead, whilst the owner had entered the store.
Approximately 10 minutes later, a 47-year-old woman was walking along Mons Road, Northmead, when the SUV stopped near her, and the driver exited the vehicle and approached her. As she attempted to flee, the man allegedly stole her handbag before driving off.
About 5.40am, a 19-year-old woman was walking along Junia Avenue, Toongabbie, when the man allegedly threatened her with a knife and stole her bag, before leaving in the SUV which was parked in the same street.
About 5.46am, a 49-year-old woman was walking on Toongabbie Road towards the intersection of Octavia Street, Toongabbie, when the SUV stopped and the man allegedly exited the vehicle, threatened the woman with a hammer, before stealing her backpack.
About 6.05am, a 27-year-old woman was walking on North Rocks Road, North Parramatta, when the man allegedly struck her on the left shoulder with a hammer, before stealing her purse and mobile phone.
The man ran to a nearby shopping centre carpark and left the scene in the SUV.
A short time later, two male relatives – one aged 27 – attended the woman’s location, where they then drove to the intersection of North Rocks Road and William Place, North Rocks, after being able to track the phone.
Upon arrival, the man allegedly approached their vehicle and smashed the windscreen with the hammer. A physical altercation has then occurred between the 27-year-old man and the male before he ran from the scene.
The SUV was located nearby and has been seized for forensic examination.
General duties officers, with the assistance of PolAir, Dog Unit, Raptor Squad and the Operational Support Group, conducted a major search for the man, however, he was unable to be located.
There were no reports of any person being seriously injured.
As the investigation continues, police have released vision of a man they believe will assist with inquiries.
The vision depicts a man allegedly trespassing at a home in North Rocks, about 7am yesterday (Wednesday 3 July 2024).
The man is described as being of slim build, in his early 20’s, with an olive complexion, with short black mullet style hair, wearing a black beanie, black balaclava, a black hoodie, black long pants, black gloves, and black shoes.
Police are also investigating if the same man is responsible for break-ins committed on several homes in the same area two days earlier.
As inquiries continue anyone with information – or any available CCTV, mobile phone or dashcam footage – is urged to contact Parramatta Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
If sighted, members of the public are urged to NOT approach the man and contact Triple Zero immediately.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact 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.
