Rooftop stand-off ends police pursuit through Northern Beaches
Update: A man has been taken into custody following a police pursuit and stand off in Allambie Heights.
Previously: A man is on a roof in Allambie Heights in a stand-off with police after a pursuit involving stolen cars moved through Beacon Hill, Brookvale, Frenchs Forest and Allambie this afternoon, 27 October.
Police say a perimeter has been set up near Kirra Road, Allambie Heights, where the pursuit ended.
“There is no threat to the community, however, the public is urged to avoid the area,” a NSW Police spokesperson said shortly after 5pm.
Residents began reporting a heavy police presence through the region around 4pm.
It is understood two vehicles have been stolen from a home in Beacon Hill.
A BMW has been seen taped off by police in the Bunnings car park at Frenchs Forest, plus a black car abandoned on Allambie Road with the final vehicle a red sports car that has crashed or been abandoned on Roosevelt Avenue, Allambie Heights.
A man was then seen on the roof of a home on Kirra Road, who remains in discussions with police as at 5:30pm.
It is not yet known whether other suspects are involved but polair continues to operate in the area.
