Arrests after stolen vehicle located in Everard Park

About 2am this morning, Thursday 8 May Dog Operations member spotted a stolen Subaru sedan on Forrest Avenue driving in the opposite direction.

The patrol did a U-turn and by this time the stolen car had left the area.

Police searched the area and a short time later with the assistance of police dog Arlo located two people standing with the stolen car nearby on Norman Terrace.

A 23-year-old man from Everard Park was arrested with the second man running off from police.

Police searched surrounding streets locating the second suspect on Eurilpa Street in possession of a machete.

The 18-year-old man from Wynn Vale was arrested without incident, and he was charged with illegal use of a motor vehicle, hinder police and have possession of a knife in a public place.

The 23-year-old man from Everard Park was arrested and charged with illegal use of a motor vehicle and hinder police.

Both men were refused bail and will appear in the Magistrates Court later today.

Checks on the Subaru show that it was stolen from a Windsor Gardens home last month.