A man has been charged following an investigation into reports a man was allegedly seen with a firearm in Sydney’s Inner West last week.
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 allegedly armed with a firearm inside a reported stolen vehicle, before he allegedly set 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.
Police established a crime scene, and the area was placed into lockdown as officers searched for the man.
Strike Force Ranilo was established to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Following extensive inquiries, about 11.30pm yesterday (Sunday 18 October 2026), a 32-year-old man was arrested on Burwood Road, Burwood, after allegedly attempting to evade police.
The man was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics for a minor injury sustained during the arrest.
He was taken to Concord Hospital for treatment under police guard, before he was taken to Newtown Police Station.
The 32-year-old man was charged with seven offences:
- Possess shortened firearm (not pistol) without authority
- Acquire etc prohibited firearm-subject prohibition order
- Robbery while armed with dangerous weapon
- Possess housebreaking implement
- Destroy or damage property
- Drive conveyance taken without consent of owner
- Drive motor vehicle during disqualification period
He was refused bail to appear before Bail Division Court 7 today (Monday 19 October 2026).
