NSW Police launch manhunt for suspect after shooting, armed robbery and car-jacking in Narooma on south coast
Police are hunting an unknown man responsible for a violent crime spree that included a shooting, car-jacking and armed robbery on NSW’s south coast.
Police are hunting an unknown man responsible for a violent crime spree that included a shooting, car-jacking and armed robbery on NSW’s south coast.
A NSW Police spokesperson said the shocking chain of events began at 10.30pm on Friday night when a shooting was reported at a hotel on Campbell Street in Narooma.
Officers found a 31-year-old man at the scene who had a gunshot wound.
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He also threatened patrons inside and demanded money from them before walking out of the hotel.
The man then walked to a nearby carpark, where he threatened the 17-year-old driver of a Toyota Landcruiser with his gun and ordered him out of the vehicle.
He then fled the scene in the Landcruiser, which was found on fire shortly afterwards on the Princes Highway.
Anyone with information about the crimes, or the identity of the man involved, should contact Crime Stoppers by calling 1800 333 000 or filing a report online.
