UPDATE: Taskforce Falcon arrest outstanding teenager following seizure of stolen car in Lidcombe

Thursday, 05 June 2025 03:18:14 PM

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Taskforce Falcon officers have arrested a fourth person following the seizure of a stolen car in Lidcombe last night as part of proactive taskings.

Taskforce Falcon is led by State Crime Command, with the NSW Crime Commission, to investigate and suppress violent crime in the Sydney metropolitan area.

About 11.30pm yesterday (Wednesday 4 June 2025), Taskforce Falcon officers were conducting proactive patrols in Lidcombe, when they attempted to stop an allegedly stolen Toyota Hilux.

Three were arrested at the scene and remain before the courts.

Following further inquiries, about 2pm today (Thursday 5 June 2025), Taskforce Falcon detectives arrested a 15-year-old male in Ashfield.

He was taken to Burwood Police Station, where he is expected to be charged.

Investigations and proactive taskings under Taskforce Falcon continue.

Anyone with information that may assist investigations into organised criminal activity is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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