Police Charge Man After Pursuit And Siege – Whalan

A man has been charged following a pursuit and a siege in Sydney’s west today.

Shortly before 3am today (Sunday 22 March 2026), officers from Mount Druitt Police Area Command attempted to stop a silver Toyota Camry travelling along Aurora Drive, Tregear.

When the vehicle allegedly failed to stop a pursuit was initiated where it continued onto Luxford Road.

A short time later the vehicle stopped at a block of units on Halinda Street, Whalan, where a 38-year-old man entered the premises.

The passenger of the vehicle was arrested, however released after enquiries were made.

Officers from Mount Druitt Police Area Command – with the assistance of the Operations Support Group – established a perimeter around the property.

The man was arrested shortly before 5am when he exited the home.

He was taken to Mount Druitt Police Station where he was charged with:

  • Police pursuit – not stop – drive recklessly – first offence
  • Goods in personal custody suspected being stolen (not m/v)
  • Dishonestly obtain financial advantage etc by deception
  • Not comply P2 licence condition not display P plates
  • Contravene prohibition/restriction in AVO (Domestic)

He was bail refused to appear before Bail Division 6 today (Sunday 22 March 2026).

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.

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