A woman is in custody after a pursuit in Sydney’s inner west.
Shortly after 5.30am today (Friday 19 June 2026), officers from the Traffic and Highway Patrol Command attempted to stop a white Audi S5 on New Canterbury Road, Petersham after the vehicle was seen leaving the scene of a break and enter a short time earlier at Spencer Street, Sumer Hill.
When the vehicle allegedly failed to stop as directed, a pursuit was initiated.
The pursuit continued for a short time through the M8 tunnel before it came to a stop on Lawrence Lane, Alexandria, where the occupants of the vehicle ran from the scene.
After a short foot pursuit, a woman was arrested at the scene.
Police are currently conducting a search of the area for the other vehicle occupants.
No further details are presently available.
Inquiries have established that the vehicle was reported stolen from Darley Street, Newtown, on Wednesday 6 May 2026.
As inquiries continue anyone with information about the incident – or has any relevant dashcam/mobile phone footage – are urged to contact Mascot Police Station 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.
