Police appeal after man stabbed - Sanctuary Point

Police are appealing for the public’s help after a 22-year-old man was stabbed on the state’s south coast.

Officers attached to Shoalhaven Local Area Command were made aware of the attack early on Saturday morning (23 March 2013).

Police have been told the 22-year-old was picked up by his father from Jean Street, Sanctuary Point shortly after 4.30am the same day.

On arriving home, his father noticed he was bleeding from the stomach and experiencing significant pain.

Paramedics were called and the man was taken by ambulance to Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital.

He received treatment for wounds to his arm and head, and surgery for a punctured liver and diaphragm.

He remains in intensive care but his condition is said to be stable.

Detectives hope to interview him in the coming days. In the meantime, they’re urging anyone with information about the incident to contact Nowra Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Details can also be submitted anonymously via the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: https://www1.police.nsw.gov.au/. Information you provide will be treated in the strictest of confidence. We remind people they should not report crime information via our Facebook and Twitter pages.

Police investigate drowning death - Shoalhaven LAC

Police will prepare a report for the Coroner after the apparent drowning death of a man at Lake Tabourie this afternoon.

About 1pm on Wednesday 30 January 2013 a 46-year-old man and a 36-year-old woman were walking along a beach at Lake Tabourie.

As they attempted to cross a small channel between the beach and Tabourie Lake Island the couple were swamped by large waves and fell into the water.

A man who was also walking on the beach with his wife entered the water and was able to rescue the woman and bring her to the beach.

Sadly the man could not be located for twenty minutes and was eventually found 300 metres south from where he was last seen.

Although attempts to resuscitate the man were unsuccessful another witness called triple zero.

Upon the arrival of emergency services the woman was conveyed to Milton Hospital and treated for shock while police from Shoalhaven Local Area Command commenced inquiries into the man’s death.

A full report outlining all details surrounding the incident will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.

Advice - Deans Gap (Shoalhaven) 19/01/13 09:36

The fire has burnt through more than 9,100 hectares since it started on Monday 7 January. No properties are currently under threat from this fire.

The fire reduced in intensity following the gusty southerly change last night.

Weather conditions on the fireground are more mild today, providing firefighters with an opportunity to strengthen containment lines.

Road and Park Closures:

Wandean Road is closed, however residents are allowed access.
12 Mile Road
Conjola National Park
Yerriyong State Forest
The Granite Falls / George Boyd Lookout section of the Morton National Park is closed

Petrol station robbed by 'sweet-toothed' bandit - Batemans Bay

Wednesday, 16 January 2013 12:33:13 PM

Police are looking for an armed man with a sweet tooth following the robbery of a petrol station at Batemans Bay this morning.

About 12:20am, Wednesday 16 January 2013, a man was working in the petrol station near Hughes Street and the Princes Highway when he was approached by a man wearing a balaclava.

He was threatened with a rifle and forced to hand over cash and cigarettes. The armed man also stole two bags of chocolate before running out of the store.

Police were contacted and attended the petrol station with local detectives conducting investigations into the robbery.

They are now looking for a man who has only been described as wearing a full-face balaclava, dark clothing and gloves. It is believed he was picked up by a car which was parked nearby.

Investigations into the robbery are continuing and local detectives are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward and contact police.

Shot fired during attempted robbery - Tomerong

Police are appealing for public assistance after a shot was fired into a service station during an attempted robbery on the state’s south coast.

Just after 9pm yesterday (Tuesday 15 January 2013), a 35-year-old male service station attendant walked outside of a service station on the Princes Highway Tomerong to begin packing up for the night.

The attendant saw a man outside carrying a rifle and ran back inside locking the doors.

Officers have been told the man began banging on the glass doors with the firearm before firing a shot that narrowly missed the attendant.

The man then fled the scene and the attendant was not injured.

Police from Shoalhaven Local Area Command were contacted and arrived a short time later, establishing a crime scene that was examined by specialist forensic officers.

The offender has been described as being about 170cm tall, with a slim build and light brown complexion. At the time he was wearing a light blue coloured zip up jacket, a cream coloured baseball cap, and had his face concealed.

Anyone with information about this incident should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: https://www1.police.nsw.gov.au/. Information you provide will be treated in the strictest of confidence. We remind people they should not report crime information via our Facebook and Twitter pages

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