July 3rd 2024.
Early this morning, a series of robberies and assaults took place in the Northmead and North Rocks area of Sydney. The suspect, a man armed with a knife and hammer, targeted three women who were walking alone. The incidents caused an uproar in the community and prompted a manhunt by the police, with a local school even going into lockdown as a precaution.
Despite an extensive search involving helicopters, specialist officers, and the dog unit, the culprit remains at large. At a press conference held this afternoon, Superintendent Barry Vincent from NSW Police provided an update on the situation. He revealed that the string of attacks began when a white Mitsubishi Outlander SUV was stolen from a business on Windsor Road in North Rocks at around 5am.
Shortly after, the police received another call reporting an incident on Mons Road in Northmead, where a 47-year-old woman was approached from behind by a man. According to Vincent, the perpetrator engaged in a short struggle with the woman and took her personal belongings, including her bag. He then fled the scene in the stolen SUV.
As officers were responding to this incident, they were called to Junia Avenue in Toongabbie, where a 19-year-old woman had also been approached from behind by a man matching the same description. This time, the man allegedly brandished a knife and stole personal items from the woman before making his escape.
A third incident occurred on North Rocks Road in North Parramatta, where a 27-year-old woman was similarly targeted from behind. This time, the suspect used a hammer to threaten the woman and steal her belongings. The woman's acquaintances were able to track her stolen phone to the nearby area, where they confronted the offender. In response, the man smashed their car window with a hammer and assaulted them before fleeing once again.
Despite their best efforts, the police were unable to locate the suspect. However, they were able to recover some items, including the stolen SUV, which will be examined for forensic evidence. While none of the women suffered serious injuries, Superintendent Vincent expressed deep concern over the nature of the attacks.
He described the perpetrator as a coward for targeting vulnerable women walking alone in the early hours of the morning. CCTV footage obtained by 9News showed a masked man, believed to be the offender, approaching a home at 4am today. Police are also investigating whether the same man is responsible for a recent string of break-ins in the same area.
The suspect is described as a man in his 20s, of medium build, and dressed in dark-colored clothing. The police are urging the public to not approach him if spotted and to call triple zero immediately. Anyone with information or footage related to the incidents is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers. The safety and well-being of the community are of the utmost importance, and the police are determined to bring the perpetrator to justice.
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