Two women arrested after 20km police pursuit and crash in Albion Park

Two women were arrested following a police pursuit lasting over 20 kilometers in New South Wales. The incident began on Saturday, September 26, when officers from the Wollongong Police District attempted to stop an allegedly stolen vehicle on Masters Road at Mount Saint Thomas.

The vehicle failed to stop, leading to a pursuit involving the Lake Illawarra Police District. The chase ended in Albion Park when the vehicle crashed into a parked car. Neither the 21-year-old driver nor the 34-year-old passenger sustained injuries.

The driver faces multiple charges, including speeding more than 45 km/h over the limit, driving with a suspended license, and driving without owner permission. The passenger was charged with being carried in a vehicle taken without consent. Both women have been granted conditional bail.