Police are appealing for public assistance following a road rage incident in Bringelly last night.
About 7.50pm a grey Subaru Impreza with two occupants, a 20-year-old man and a 19-year-old woman, was travelling on Bringelly Road when a white Toyota Hilux pulled in front of the Subaru.
Police have been told the Toyota crossed to the incorrect side of the road and the passenger pointed an object, described as a firearm, at the Subaru.
The Subaru turned at the Northern Road, Bringelly, while the Hilux continued towards Penrith.
Officers from Camden Local Area Command were notified and commenced an investigation.
Detectives would like to speak to two men, described only as being of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern appearance and aged in their mid 20s or early 30s, who may be able to assist with their inquiries.
Anyone with information or who was in the area at the time and saw the vehicles is urged to come forward.
• In a separate incident, police are appealing for public assistance as they investigate reports a boy was approached by an unknown man in Thirlmere yesterday.
The 12-year-old boy was riding his pushbike along Castlereagh Street when he was approached by a male at the intersection of Thirlmere Way at around 6.30pm.
The boy was asked questions and hurriedly rode home.
As inquiries continue, police would like to speak to a man who may be able to assist them.
The man was last seen speeding away in a westerly direction on Thirlmere Way.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
♦ Meanwhile, the incident has again prompted police to encourage parents to discuss the Safe People, Safe Places’ messages with their children, including:
Make sure your parents or another adult you know knows where you are at all times.
Always walk straight home or to the place you are walking to. Walk near busier roads and streets, or use paths where there are lots of other people.
Know where safe places are – a shop, service station, police station, library or school. If you are ever frightened, you should go to one of these places and ask them to call the police.
Learn about safe adults you can look for and talk to if you need help – police officers, teachers at school, adults you know and trust.
Don’t talk to people you don’t know and never get into a car with someone you don’t know. If a car stops on the side of the road and you don’t know the person inside, do not stop.
If you are scared and can use a phone, call 000 and tell them you are scared.
If someone tries to grab you, yell out, “Go away, I don’t know you’’. This lets other people know you have been approached by someone you don’t know.
