Teen arrested, firearm seized after stolen car crashes - Revesby

Wednesday, 18 June 2025 02:22:02 PM

Bankstown Police have seized a firearm, arrested a teen and are searching for a second after a stolen car crashed in Sydney’s south-west this morning.

Officers attached to Bankstown Police Area Command were called to Flood Avenue, Revesby, about 5.40am (Wednesday 18 June 2025), and found a stolen SUV had hit a tree before the driver and passengers fled the scene.

Police established a crime scene and commenced an investigation into the incident.

About 8.40am today, police were called to back to Flood Avenue, Revesby, following reports of suspicious activity.

Upon arrival, officers saw a group run from a parked Toyota Corolla – believed to have been stolen from Riverstone – into a nearby home.

Police – with assistance from PolAir and Dog Unit officers – tracked the youths before arresting a 15-year-old boy. He was taken to Bankstown Police Station.

During the arrest, police also located and seized a rifle from the home.

As inquiries continue, investigators from Strike Force Sweetenham are hoping to speak with a teenage boy who was seen in the area at the time of the incident.

He is described as being of Maori/Pacific Islander Appearance and was last seen wearing a black hooded jumper and black pants.

Anyone with information about this youth is urged to contact Bankstown Police or Crime Stoppers on 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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