Police chase at Terrigal

Inquiries are continuing following a police chase at Terrigal on January 15.

At about 8.50pm, officers attached to Brisbane Water Police District were conducting patrols of the Erina area when they attempted to stop a Toyota Corolla on Terrigal Dr near Serpentine Road.

The driver failed to stop, and a pursuit was initiated.

Just after 9pm, road spikes were successfully deployed, before the Corolla struck a tree on Milina St.

The driver, a 27-year-old woman, was arrested at the scene and taken to Gosford Hospital for observation.

A male passenger fled on foot and despite the assistance of the Dog Unit, he could not be located.

During a search of the vehicle, police seized two firearms and weapons including a baton and baseball bat which will undergo forensic examination.

Upon release from hospital, the woman was taken to Gosford Police Station and charged with not stopping during a police pursuit, driving drive recklessly and driving a motor vehicle during a disqualification period.

She was refused bail to appear before Newcastle Bail Court on January 16.

Inquiries are continuing to locate the passenger.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crimestoppers.

Source:
Media release, Jan 16
NSW Police Media