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28/02/2025

Man arrested over armed robbery - Yamba
Friday, 28 February 2025 07:06:25 PM

Police have arrested a man over an alleged armed robbery in the state’s north.

On Thursday (27 February 2025), officers attached to Coffs/Clarence Police District commenced an investigation into an alleged armed robbery in Yamba area.

Police were told about 1.20am on Wednesday (26 February 2025), two men – both aged 22 – were approached by an unknown man before the man threated them with an axe, stole a mobile phone from them and left the scene on his bike.

About 2pm on Friday (28 February 2025), police were patrolling on Angourie Road, Yamba, when they located a male cyclist, who police believed could assist them with their inquiries.

When police approached to speak to the man, he left the scene.

Following inquiries, police arrested the 33-year-old man in bushland near a school on Angourie Road, Yamba.

He was taken to Yamba Police Station for further inquiries.

There were no threats or concern for the welfare of students or members of public.

Inquiries continue

18/01/2025

Fatal pedestrian crash - Glenugie
Saturday, 18 January 2025 02:34:20 PM

A pedestrian has died following a crash in state’s North Coast today.

About 12:30pm (Saturday 18 January 2025), emergency services were called to Big River Way, Glenugie, following reports a pedestrian was hit by a car.

Officers attached to Coffs/Clarence Police District attended along with NSW Ambulance paramedics, who treated a man, however, he died at the scene.

He is yet to be formally identified, however, believed to be in his 50s.

The male driver was uninjured and taken to Grafton Base Hospital for mandatory testing.

A crime scene was established and an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash has commenced.

A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.

Localised traffic diversions are in place.

Anyone with information, CCTV, and/or dashcam footage about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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10/01/2025

Appeal to locate teenage girl missing from Lismore area
Saturday, 11 January 2025 12:53:35 AM

PLEASE NOTE: An image of the missing person is available via NSW Police Force social media pages.

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenage girl missing from the Lismore area.

Crystal Walker, aged 17, was last seen in Goonellabah on Tuesday 7 January 2025.

When she could not be located or contacted, she was reported missing to officers attached to Richmond Police District who commenced inquiries into her whereabouts.

Concerns are held for Crystal’s welfare as she lives with a number of health issues.

She is described as being of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance, about 170cm tall and medium build with short dark hair and brown eyes.

Crystal is known to frequent the Goonellabah, Ballina, Lismore, Alstonville and Lismore areas; recent information provided to police indicates she may be in the Ballina area.

Anyone with information into her whereabouts is urged to call Lismore Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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06/01/2025

Two charged over alleged pursuit - Lismore
Monday, 06 January 2025 04:57:06 PM

Two males have been charged following an alleged pursuit at Lismore early this morning.

About 2.15am (Monday 6 January 2025), police were patrolling the Bruxner Highway near Lismore when they attempted to stop a vehicle.

Police will allege that the vehicle was bearing number plates reported stolen from a Queensland address.

When the vehicle allegedly failed to stop as directed, a pursuit was initiated, continuing through Goonellabah.

The vehicle came to a stop at Tregeagle and two males – aged 15 and 22 – were arrested and taken to Lismore Police Station.

The man was charged with police pursuit - not stop - drive recklessly, and use class A vehicle with unauthorised number plate affixed.

A warrant was also executed for alleged weapon and bail offences.

He was refused bail to appear before Lismore Local Court today (Monday 6 January 2025).

The boy was charged with be carried in conveyance taken without consent of owner.

He was granted strict conditional bail to appear before a children's court on Friday 28 February 2025.

01/01/2025

Fatal single vehicle crash near Kyogle
Wednesday, 01 January 2025 01:11:32 PM

A man has died following a single-vehicle crash in the state’s Northern Rivers area.

On Monday 30 December 2024, officers attached to Richmond Police District commenced an investigation into the whereabouts of a 49-year-old man from Queensland, who had not made contact with family members since Christmas Day, after visiting a property at Cougal, about 60 kilometres north of Casino.

About 11.00am yesterday (Tuesday 31 December 2024), police located a Ford Ranger 4WD overturned and partially submerged in a creek on Gradys Creek Road at Loadstone.

Police found the body of a man, believed to be that of the 49-year-old, deceased inside the vehicle.

Police will prepare a report for the information of the Coroner regarding the man’s death.

29/12/2024

As seen on ABC North Coast

Emergency services are called to Palmers Island on the state's north coast after a plane with two people on board crashes.

29/12/2024

As seen on 7NEWS Sydney

29/12/2024

As seen on 9 News

: A man has died and another has suffered serious injuries after a light plane crash near Yamba.

Emergency services responded to reports at about 11.20am of a recreational aircraft crash on Palmers Island, 8km west of Yamba.

The pilot of the aircraft, a man believed to be aged in his 60s, died at the scene, while the other occupant, believed to be in his 30s, suffered serious injuries and was taken to Gold Coast Hospital.

20/12/2024

Have you seen Nicholas?

Nicholas, aged 55, was last seen entering bushland on Spur Road, Pillar Valley, approximately 30km south east of Grafton, about 1am on Friday 13 December 2024, after his vehicle became stuck.

When he was unable to be located or contacted, officers attached to Coffs Clarence Police District were notified today (Friday 20 December 2024) and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.

He was last seen wearing a black pants, a jacket and thongs.

Anyone with information into Nicholas’ whereabouts is urged to call Coffs-Clarence Police District or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

MORE INFORMATION: https://www.police.nsw.gov.au/news/article?id=115897

14/12/2024

Fatal crash – Armidale
Saturday, 14 December 2024 05:39:28 PM

A cyclist has died, and a number of people have been injured following a crash in Armidale this afternoon.

About 3.30pm (Saturday 14 December 2024), emergency services were called to Long Swamp Road, Armidale, following reports a car and several cyclists had collided, before the car continued and hit a tree.

One of the cyclists died at the scene. He is yet to be formally identified.

Three other cyclists have been injured and are being treated at the scene.

The driver of the vehicle was trapped and released shortly following the arrival of emergency services. She is also being treated at the scene.

The conditions of all those injured are unknown.

Officers from New England Police District have established a crime scene, which will be examined by officers from the Crash Investigation Unit.

Long Swamp Road, near the intersection of Edwards Road, remains closed and is not expected to reopen until tomorrow (Sunday 15 December 2024).

As investigations into the circumstances surrounding the crash continue, police are urging any witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to contact local police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

Crime Stoppers NSW celebrates 35 years of creating a safer communityCrime Stoppers NSW has marked 35 years of helping to keep the community safe through the prevention, awareness and reporting of crimes in conjunction with the NSW Police Force. When Crime Stoppers began, there was an average of 500....