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Police are appealing for information following a kidnapping and robbery in the Illawarra earlier this month.
About 4.30pm on Friday 17 July 2026, police were called to a shopping complex on the corner of Cowper and King Street, Warrawong.
Officers attached to Lake Illawarra Police District attended and were told a 51-year-old man was approached by two unknown males on Barina Avenue, Lake Heights, before he was forced into his car by the men and forced to drive to a nearby bank to withdraw money.
On arrival, one of the men escorted the 51-year-old into the bank; however, ran from the scene after an employee confronted him.
During the incident, the 51-year-old’s wallet and cash was stolen from the car.
Officers seized the utility and commenced inquiries under Strike Force Vadek.
As investigations continue, strike force officers have released two images of a Black SUV Range Rover with red P-plates, which was seen in the vicinity of the shopping complex carpark at the time of the incident.
They are calling for anyone who can identify the car or has dashcam or CCTV lead up to contact Lake Illawarra Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
