The pursuit overnight from Condobolin of a stolen ute has seen one man arrested and a woman on the run.

About 11.45pm yesterday (Saturday 31 May), officers attached to Central West Police District were patrolling Officers Parade, Condobolin, when they attempted to stop a ute, which had been reported stolen from Forbes last Wednesday 28 May 2025.

The driver allegedly failed to stop as directed and a pursuit was initiated.

A short time later, a man and a woman abandoned the vehicle on High Street, Condobolin and a 21-year-old man was soon arrested on nearby Craft Crescent.

When the ute was searched police found ammunition, a knife, housebreaking tools, and methamphetamine.

The man was taken to Condobolin Police Station where he was charged with 14 offences, including:

• Enter inclosed land not prescribed premises without lawful excuse
• Assault police officer in execution of duty without aggravated bodily harm
• Hinder or resist police officer in the execution of duty
• Carry cutting weapon upon apprehension
• Goods in personal custody suspected being stolen
• Possess ammunition without holding licence/permit/authority
• Drive conveyance taken without consent of owner
• Possess housebreaking implements
• Refuse or fail to submit to breath test
• Police pursuit – not stop – drive recklessly
• Drive motor vehicle during disqualification period
• Possess prohibited drug
• Custody of knife in public place, and
• Breach of bail.

The man was refused bail to appear before Parramatta Bail Court today (Sunday 1 June 2025) via Audio Video Link.

Inquiries continue to identify the woman.