Police are appealing for public assistance following a carjacking in the early hours of this morning in Claymore.
Police say a 23-year-old man was sitting in a grey Nissan Tiida sedan in the shopping centre on Dobell Road, when he was approached by two men, who were armed with a knife and a hammer.
Police have been told one of the men tapped on the window of the car and threatened him with a hammer.
The man complied with their demands and exited his car.
The armed men drove off in the man’s car and he last saw the car heading towards Bagdally Road.
The man, who was shaken but not hurt, managed to contact police.
Officers attached to Campbelltown City Police Area Command have commenced an investigation into the carjacking.
As inquiries continue, police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident, or has dashcam footage to come forward.
Police would also like to speak to two men who may be able to assist with their investigation.
The first man is described as being of Caucasian appearance, wearing a blue hoody, black bandanna covering face and work boots.
The second man is also described as being of Caucasian appearance, wearing a black hoodie, black bandanna and work boots.
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A man aged 21 and a 16 year old teenage boy have been charged in the wake of a police pursuit through Airds yesterday morning that ended with their arrest after a stand off at Ambarvale in the afternoon.
Around 9.50am officers from Campbelltown City Police Area Command attempted to stop a Volvo SUV in Airds, after checks revealed the vehicle had been reported stolen.
The vehicle failed to stop, and a pursuit was initiated.
The pursuit was terminated a short time later on Appin Road due to safety concerns.
The vehicle was located abandoned about 10am in Biliken Way, Ambarvale, and a perimeter was established to locate the driver, with assistance from the Dog Unit.
A short time later, a 21-year-old man was found to be inside a house on the same street.
When the man refused to come out of the house, assistance was sought from specialist officers at the Tactical Operations Unit, Police Negotiators, South West Metropolitan Region Enforcement Squad and the Public Order and Riot squad.
Just after 2pm, a 16-year-old boy and the 21-year-old man exited the home and were arrested by police without incident and taken to Campbelltown Police Station.
The younger male has been charged with being carried in a conveyance, larceny and using weapon to avoid apprehension. He was refused bail to appear in a children’s court today.
The older man was taken from the station to Campbelltown Hospital under police guard for observation.
After being released from hospital, he was returned to Campbelltown Police Station where he was charged with police pursuit, being a disqualified driver, take and drive conveyance, using an offensive weapon, assaulting police and an outstanding warrant. He was also refused bail to appear in Campbelltown Local Court today.
