Police are appealing for information as investigations continue after a man was reportedly seen with a firearm in Sydney’s Inner West this morning.
About 10.20am (Friday 16 October 2026), police were called to a carpark on Williams Parade, Dulwich Hill, following reports of a stolen vehicle.
Officers attached to Inner West Police Area Command attended and were told a man was armed with a firearm inside a reported stolen vehicle, before allegedly setting fire to the vehicle.
Fire and Rescue NSW attended the scene and extinguished the fire, and no injuries have been reported.
The man then left the area on foot and was last seen on Union Street.
As investigations continue, police have released an image of a man that may officers believe may be able to assist with inquiries.
The man is described as being of Caucasian appearance, aged in his 20s, about 160cm tall with a thin build, and shaggy hair. He was last seen wearing a black hooded jersey and long black pants.
All lockdowns in the area have now been lifted; however, a crime scene remains in place on Williams Parade and motorists are advised to continue avoiding the area where possible.
Additionally, police are appealing for anyone in the Dulwich Hill area with mobile phone or dashcam vision relevant to this incident to upload at the below link:
https://nswpf.au.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/e107280480
As inquiries continue, anyone with information is urged to contact Inner West Police Area Command 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.
