Greystanes: Three charged after loaded shotgun, jerry cans found in allegedly stolen car
Three men have been charged and another is on the run after police allegedly found a loaded shotgun and jerry cans inside a stolen SUV in Sydney.
Police allege four men wearing balaclavas were spotted inside a black SUV on Regina St in Greystanes at about 5.25pm on Monday.
The driver allegedly sped away as officers approached the vehicle, sparking a pursuit.
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The SUV hit a parked car during the chase, with its occupants getting out and trying to flee through the streets on foot.
Two men were chased down and arrested by police. A third was arrested with assistance from the dog unit and Polair.
Police say a loaded shotgun and two jerry cans were found inside the SUV, which was allegedly stolen from Balwyn in Melbourne.
The three men - aged 19, 20, and 22 - have since been charged.
The 19-year-old Woodcroft man was charged with possess unauthorised pistol, face blackened/disguised with intent to commit indictable offence, acquire etc firearm – subject to prohibition order, passenger not disclose driver’s/other passenger’s identity, be carried in conveyance taken without consent of owner, and enter enclosed land (not press premises) without lawful excuse.
The 20-year-old Penrith man was charged with possess unauthorised pistol, police pursuit – not stop – drive dangerously, not give particulars to other driver, unlawfully possess thing resembles etc number plate, not comply P2 licence condition not display P plates, face blackened/disguised with intent to commit indictable offence, drive conveyance taken without consent of owner, and driver not disclose identity of driver/passenger as required.
The 22-year-old man, from Woodcroft, was charged with possess unauthorised pistol, be carried in conveyance taken without consent of owner and passenger not disclose driver’s/other passenger’s identity.
All three men have been refused bail and are expected to face Parramatta Local Court on Tuesday.
Police are still on the hunt for the fourth man.
Originally published as Three charged after loaded shotgun, jerry cans found in allegedly stolen car
