Wednesday 18 April 2018

Accused University Carjacker To Face Court

BY IAN CROUCH

A man is due to front court today over a terrifying carjacking incident at the University of Newcastle last month.

A 19-year-old man was walking to his red Mazda 3 in a university carpark when he was allegedly threatened with a gun by a man who then fled in the car.

Police obtained CCTV footage and following extensive inquiries, arrested a 26-year-old man at a home on Greenhills Avenue at Woodberry yesterday.

He's been refused bail to face Maitland Local Court today charged with an outstanding warrant, aggravated assault with intent to take motor vehicle, larceny, give false name, receive/dispose of stolen property and damage property by fire.