Police operation – Mid North Coast

Police are investigating a series of incidents in the early hours of this morning (Thursday 9 November 2023) in the Manning Great Lakes and Mid North Coast, after shots were fired from a dual cab utility.

NSW Police Force is warning members of the public not to approach the ute, believed to be a dark-coloured Mercedes dual cab, which may be driving erratically in the Manning Great Lakes, Kempsey or Mid North Coast areas.

Police are appealing for information on the vehicle or its occupants.

If the vehicle is sighted, the community is urged not to approach and immediately contact police on Triple Zero (000).

A police operation with multiple police resources is currently underway, led by the Mid North Coast Police District.

More information will be provided once it becomes available.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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