# Police pursuits in New South Wales > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/police-pursuits-in-new-south-wales > Updated: 2026-10-25T03:48:53.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2. Multiple police pursuits involving stolen or unauthorized vehicles have occurred in New South Wales. In late September, a pursuit lasting over 20 kilometers began in Mount Saint Thomas when officers attempted to stop an allegedly stolen vehicle. The chase ended in Albion Park after the vehicle crashed into a parked car. Two women were arrested; the driver faced charges including speeding and driving without owner permission. On October 25, 2026, a high-speed pursuit occurred in Bathurst after officers from the Chifley Police District observed a black SUV with occupants whose faces were concealed. The chase began on Rankin Street and continued through several suburbs. During the pursuit, passengers reportedly threw projectiles at police vehicles, and the SUV allegedly rammed a marked police sedan on Cowpastures Road in Abercrombie. The pursuit ended when the vehicle veered onto the Mid-Western Highway and into dense bushland. Three teenagers fled on foot before being apprehended. A 16-year-old boy, identified as the driver, was charged with several offenses, including dangerous police pursuit, driving a stolen vehicle, and possession of a prohibited drug; he was refused bail. Two other 16-year-olds, a boy and a girl, were also arrested. No injuries were reported. In Newcastle, a 41-year-old man and a teenager were arrested after a stolen Mercedes was allegedly used to crash into a police vehicle at a shopping centre. This incident led to a pursuit and a subsequent vehicle fire in North Lambton. Additionally, in Orange, a 31-year-old man was sentenced to jail following a 22-kilometre pursuit on dirt roads while allegedly under the influence of cocaine. In Wagga Wagga, authorities continue to search for a driver involved in a pursuit featuring a BMW X4 SUV. ## Claims - Three teenagers have been charged following a police pursuit in Bathurst. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The pursuit began around 3:40 am on Sunday, October 25, 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The SUV allegedly rammed a marked police vehicle on Cowpastures Road, Abercrombie. (corroborated by 2 sources) - No injuries were reported following the collision. (corroborated by 2 sources) - One 16-year-old boy was charged with possession of a prohibited drug. (corroborated by 2 sources) - A third 16-year-old was arrested in Windradyne at approximately 9:30 am. (corroborated by 2 sources) - A 16-year-old boy was arrested for allegedly driving a stolen SUV in Bathurst. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The pursuit involved the SUV allegedly ramming a police sedan. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The vehicle pursuit ended in dense bushland. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Three youths were apprehended following the crash. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The driver was charged with possession of a prohibited drug. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The 16-year-old driver was refused bail. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-25: Australia police report multiple high-speed pursuits and arrests Australian police have arrested several individuals, including teenagers, following multiple high-speed pursuits, vehicle ramming incidents, and dangerous driving reports across NSW and Queensland. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/three-teenagers-charged-after-police-pursuit-in-bathurst ### 2026-09-25: Two women arrested after 20km police pursuit and crash in Albion Park Two women were arrested after a 20km police pursuit in Albion Park ended in a crash involving an allegedly stolen vehicle. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/two-women-arrested-after-20km-police-pursuit-and-crash-in-albion-park --- Cite as: Police pursuits in New South Wales. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/police-pursuits-in-new-south-wales