FOLLOWING the alleged theft of a white Toyota Hilux from Nelson Bay on January 27, a man was charged in Newcastle last Wednesday following a pursuit.

About 11.20am on Wednesday 7 February 2024), police were patrolling Brown Street, Newcastle, when they sighted the white Toyota Hilux.

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As police approached the vehicle, the driver of the Hilux allegedly drove into the rear of a parked vehicle before accelerating away from the scene.

A pursuit was initiated, continuing through Honeysuckle Drive towards Hannell Street, where the pursuit was terminated.

A short time later, police located the vehicle abandoned in the rail corridor near Newcastle Interchange.

Following information from members of the public, a 39-year-old man was located and arrested on Beaumont Street a short time later.

During a subsequent search of the vehicle police located and seized five paintball guns and related equipment, believed to have been stolen from a Cooranbong business earlier this week.

The Windale man was taken to Newcastle Police Station where he was charged with multiple offences.