BURWOOD, SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA** — A three-day police search in Sydney’s inner west ended late Sunday night, October 18, 2026, with the arrest of a 32-year-old man who allegedly attempted to evade police in Burwood. The man has been charged with seven offences following an incident involving a reported stolen vehicle, an alleged firearm and a vehicle fire in Dulwich Hill.
According to the information provided, the investigation began on Friday, October 16, when officers were called to Williams Parade in Dulwich Hill following reports of a stolen vehicle. Police attached to the Inner West Police Area Command attended the scene to investigate.
## Alleged Armed Man Flees After Vehicle Fire
When officers arrived, they were reportedly informed that a man inside the vehicle was allegedly armed with a firearm. The situation escalated when the vehicle was allegedly set on fire, prompting a police response and the establishment of a crime scene.
The man reportedly left the area on foot and was last seen on Union Street. Smoke from the burning vehicle could be seen from the surrounding streets as emergency services and police responded.
Despite initial reports suggesting gunfire may have occurred, police reportedly confirmed that **no shots were fired during Friday’s incident**.
The suspect’s departure triggered a large-scale search across the surrounding neighbourhood. Specialist police units joined officers in efforts to locate him, while residents were reportedly advised to remain indoors as the search continued.
The operation attracted attention across Sydney’s inner west as authorities worked to locate the man and assess any potential risk to the public.
## Suspect Arrested in Burwood After Three-Day Search
The search came to an end shortly after 11:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 18, when police arrested the 32-year-old on Burwood Road in Burwood.
Police allege the man attempted to evade officers before being taken into custody. He reportedly sustained a minor injury and received medical treatment before being placed in police custody.
His arrest followed several days of police activity after the original incident in Dulwich Hill. Authorities have not provided further details in the information available about where the man was during the intervening period or the specific circumstances that led officers to him in Burwood.
## Seven Charges Laid Against the Accused
Following his arrest, the 32
