A police search as been launched for a masked man who’s accused of concentrating on ladies in a criminal offense spree throughout Sydney’s west
Police have been alerted to a person trespassing on a lot of properties within the Northmead space about 4.30am on Wednesday.
Shortly after 5am, the identical man allegedly stole a white Mitsubishi Outlander SUV from a petroleum station on Windsor Rd as an unsuspecting 37-year-old man paid for his gasoline.
About 10 minutes later, the person approached a 47-year-old lady as she walked alone alongside Mons Rd.
Police allege the person stole her purse and fled after the lady tripped as she tried to get away.
About half-hour later, one other lady was focused as she walked alongside Junia Ave in Toongabbie.
The person as soon as once more allegedly tried to steal her bag earlier than allegedly brandishing a knife after a short wrestle.
Quickly after, the person allegedly struck a 3rd lady with a hammer as she walked alongside North Rocks Rd in North Parramatta.
The 27-year-old lady handed the person her purse and cellphone earlier than operating to a close-by buying centre automobile park as the person fled the scene within the SUV.
Two male family of the lady have been capable of observe her cell phone and located the alleged offender at a close-by residence.
Police allege the attacker approached the pair’s automobile earlier than smashing the windscreen with a hammer and sparking a bodily altercation with one of many males.
The alleged offender ran from the scene.
Police later discovered the SUV close by and it has since been seized for forensic examination.
A serious search operation was shortly launched, with Polair, the canine unit known as in to assist discover the person however police have been unable to find him.
The person is described as being of medium construct, in his 20s, sporting a black beanie, black balaclava, a black Nike hoodie, black lengthy pants, black gloves, and black sneakers.
Police are additionally investigating whether or not the person is chargeable for break-ins at a number of different properties two days prior.
Police confirmed there have been no experiences of any particular person being severely injured.
Police stated members of the general public shouldn’t method the person if he’s noticed and may contact Triple-zero instantly as a substitute.
Anybody with info is urged to contact Paramatta Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
