Incidents by suburb
Public safety incidents are organised by suburb, in alphabetical order. Use the shortcut links or scroll down.
Allambie Heights
- Hazard. Just before 9.30am Friday, 13 February, NSW Police and firefighters from Manly Station were called to a report of powerlines fallen across the roadway at Inglebar Avenue, Allambie Heights, near Sanananda Avenue. Firefighters found the wires were communications lines, which they made safe.
Avalon Beach
- Beach. Shortly before 10.00am Saturday, 07 February, Surf Life Saving NSW Avalon patrol requested a NSW Ambulance and provided first aid to a nine-year-old boy who had injured his back in the surf. Paramedics assessed the boy for a possible spinal injury, taking him to Northern Beaches Hospital in a stable condition.
- Disorder. Just after 2.45pm Saturday, 07 February, NSW Police received a report of property vandalised at Park Avenue, Avalon Beach.
- Hazard. Just before 3.15pm Sunday, 08 February, Fire and Rescue NSW Avalon Station responded to a report of a tree fallen across powerlines at Riverview Road, Avalon Beach. The road was closed in both directions until Ausgrid was able to repair the wires shortly before 4.30pm.
- Beach. Just after 3.30pm Sunday, 08 February, Surf Life Saving NSW Avalon patrol closed Avalon Beach for an hour after a shark was sighted.
Balgowlah
- Theft. Just after 8.45pm Saturday, 07 February, NSW Police received a report of property stolen from a vehicle parked at Boyle Street, Balgowlah.
- Theft. Just after 6.15pm Wednesday, 11 February, NSW Police received a report of property stolen from premises at Cross Street, Balgowlah.
- Traffic. Just after 3.00pm Thursday, 12 February, NSW Police received a report of a motor vehicle collision at Sydney Road, Balgowlah.
Balgowlah Heights
 No incidents reported this week.
Bayview
- Traffic. Just after 9.15am Monday, 09 February, NSW Police and firefighters from Mona Vale Station responded to a two-car collision at Pittwater Road, Bayview. Firefighters neutralised a large oil spill using absorbent material while police managed traffic. The vehicles were towed.
- Hazard. Just before 6.15pm Tuesday, 10 February, NSW Police and firefighters from Mona Vale Station were called to a report of a tree fallen across powerlines at Pittwater Road, Bayview. A number of residents were unable to leave their properties until Ausgrid could repair the wires.
Beacon Hill
- Traffic. Shortly before 12.30pm Monday, 09 February, NSW Police, NSW Ambulance and firefighters from Forestville Station responded to a two-car collision at Warringah Road, Beacon Hill. The drivers of both vehicles were uninjured and declined assessment by paramedics.
- Theft. Just before 1.30pm Monday, 09 February, NSW Police received a report of property stolen from a vehicle parked at Dresden Avenue, Beacon Hill.
Belrose
- Assault. Just before 2.00am Saturday, 07 February, NSW Police were called to a report of a person assaulted at Haigh Avenue, Belrose.
Bilgola Beach
 No incidents reported this week.
Bilgola Plateau
 No incidents reported this week.
Brookvale
- Disorder. Just before 10.45am Saturday, 07 February, NSW Police were called to assist a person who was intoxicated at Winbourne Road, Brookvale.
- Traffic. Just after 9.45am Tuesday, 10 February, NSW Ambulance responded to a report of a car reversed into a tree at Old Pittwater Road, Brookvale. The 49-year-old female driver was assessed for an arm injury and taken to Northern Beaches Hospital in a stable condition.
- Theft. Shortly before 2.30pm Tuesday, 10 February, NSW Police received a report of a vehicle stolen from where it had been parked at Mitchell Road, Brookvale.
- Traffic. Just after 12.45pm Thursday, 12 February, NSW Police and NSW Ambulance responded to a collision between a car and motorcycle at Wattle Road, Brookvale. Paramedics assessed the motorbike rider but they did not need to be taken to hospital.
- Medical. Just after 10.30am Friday, 13 February, NSW Ambulance responded to a report of a person collapsed in the food court at Westfield Warringah Mall, Brookvale. Paramedics treated a woman for a suspected medical episode, but she did not need to be taken to hospital.
Church Point
 No incidents reported this week.
Clareville
 No incidents reported this week.
Clontarf
 No incidents reported this week.
Collaroy
- Beach. Just before 2.30pm Saturday, 07 February, Northern Beaches Council lifeguards closed Collaroy and South Narrabeen beaches for an hour after a 1.5m hammerhead shark was spotted by the Surf Life Saving NSW drone pilot off Collaroy Beach.
- Traffic. Just after 12.15pm Monday, 09 February, NSW Police received a report of a motor vehicle collision at Jamieson Parade, Collaroy.
- Theft. Just after 5.30pm Thursday, 12 February, NSW Police received a report of goods stolen from a store at Pittwater Road, Collaroy.
Collaroy Plateau
- Hazard. Just before 2.00pm Saturday, 07 February, Fire and Rescue NSW Narrabeen Station was called to a report of a gas leak at Edgecliffe Boulevard, Collaroy Plateau. Firefighters found the gas main had been ruptured in the street. Jemena was called to repair the gas line.
Cottage Point
 No incidents reported this week.
Cromer
- Fire. Just after 2.00pm Saturday, 07 February, Fire and Rescue NSW Dee Why Station responded to a report of a lithium-ion battery fire at Carcoola Road, Cromer. By the time they arrived, the resident had extinguished the fire. Firefighters checked the battery pack was fully extinguished and advised the resident on safe disposal.
- Assault. Just before 1.15pm Sunday, 08 February, NSW Police were called to a report of a person assaulted at South Creek Road, Cromer.
Curl Curl
 No incidents reported this week.
Davidson
- Traffic. Shortly before 7.30pm Sunday, 08 February, NSW Police received a report of a motor vehicle collision at Aranda Drive, Davidson.
Dee Why
- Theft. Just before 9.45pm Saturday, 07 February, NSW Police received a report of a vehicle stolen from where it had been parked at Pacific Parade, Dee Why.
- Fire. Just after 6.30am Monday, 09 February, Fire and Rescue NSW Dee Why Station responded to a fire alarm at Dee Why Parade, Dee Why. They determined it was a false alarm and reset the system.
- Theft. Just before 4.45pm Monday, 09 February, NSW Police received a report of a vehicle stolen from where it had been parked at Pittwater Road, Dee Why.
- Traffic. Just before 7.00pm Monday, 09 February, NSW Police received a report of a motor vehicle collision at Francis Street, Dee Why.
- Theft. Just after 9.45am Tuesday, 10 February, NSW Police received a report of a vehicle stolen from where it had been parked at Pacific Parade, Dee Why.
- Traffic. Just before 11.00am Thursday, 12 February, NSW Police and NSW Ambulance responded to a report of a collision between a car and bicycle at Pittwater Road, Dee Why, near May Road. Paramedics treated the male cyclist in his 40s for minor injuries to his arms and legs and took him to Northern Beaches Hospital in a stable condition.
- Disorder. Just after 3.45pm Thursday, 12 February, NSW Police received a report of a group of disorderly youths gathered near Pittwater Road, Dee Why.
- Traffic. Just after 3.00am Friday, 13 February, NSW Police received a report of a motor vehicle collision at Pittwater Road, Dee Why.
Duffys Forest
 No incidents reported this week.
Elanora Heights
- Traffic. Just after 3.45pm Monday, 09 February, NSW Police received a report of a motor vehicle collision at Elanora Road, Elanora Heights.
- Rescue. Just after 11.45am Thursday, 12 February, Fire and Rescue NSW Narrabeen Station was called to release a man who had become wedged in the rear of a van parked at Powderworks Road, Elanora Heights. Firefighters used hand tools to cut away a seat, freeing the man.
Fairlight
- Theft. Just before 1.15pm Sunday, 08 February, NSW Police were called to a security alarm triggered at Griffiths Street, Fairlight.
Forestville
- Injury. Just before 4.00pm Monday, 09 February, NSW Ambulance was called to an elderly couple who had tripped and fallen 1.5m down stairs at Darley Street, Forestville. The 85-year-old man and 77-year-old woman were both treated for a head injury and taken to Northern Beaches Hospital in a stable condition.
- Rescue. Just before 5.15pm Monday, 09 February, NSW Police and firefighters from Forestville Station were called to release a two-year-old child locked in a vehicle at Darley Street, Forestville. The child’s father arrived with a spare set of keys and they were released unharmed.
- Hazard. Just before 10.45am Friday, 13 February, NSW Police and firefighters from Forestville Station responded to a report of a gas leak at Duke Street, Forestville. Firefighters in breathing apparatus were assisted by a local gas plumber to clamp the line until Jemena could attend to conduct a repair.
- Disorder. Just before 7.00pm Friday, 13 February, NSW Police received a report of a group of disorderly youths gathered near Forestville shops at The Centre, Forestville.
Frenchs Forest
- Disorder. Just before 4.45pm Saturday, 07 February, NSW Police received a report of a group of disorderly youths gathered near Forest Way, Frenchs Forest.
- Injury. Just after 10.30am Monday, 09 February, NSW Ambulance was called to a report of a drowning at the Warringah Aquatic Centre, Aquatic Drive, Frenchs Forest. Paramedics treated a 15-year-old boy who had aspirated a small amount of water and become unwell. He was taken to Northern Beaches Hospital in a stable condition for further assessment.
- Fire. Just after 9.30am Tuesday, 10 February, Fire and Rescue NSW Manly Station responded to a fire alarm at commercial premises at Frenchs Forest Road East, Frenchs Forest. Firefighters found the cause to be a fault in the alarm system and the occupant was instructed to contact their servicing company for a repair.
- Traffic. Just after 2.00pm Tuesday, 10 February, NSW Police received a report of a motor vehicle collision at Forest Way, Frenchs Forest.
- Theft. Just before 1.00pm Wednesday, 11 February, NSW Police responded to an alarm that had been triggered at Frenchs Forest Road West, Frenchs Forest.
- Traffic. Just after 5.30pm Wednesday, 11 February, NSW Police received a report of a motor vehicle collision at Rodborough Road, Frenchs Forest.
- Theft. Just after 10.15pm Thursday, 12 February, NSW Police were called to investigate a break-in at Frenchs Forest Road West, Frenchs Forest.
Freshwater
- Hazard. Just before 12.45pm Monday, 09 February, Fire and Rescue NSW Dee Why Station responded to a report of a tree fallen on powerlines at Wyndora Avenue, Freshwater. They found a truck had knocked off a tree branch that had then fallen onto a streetlight, braking it off and exposing live wires. Ausgrid was called to conduct a repair before the streetlights were powered on.
Ingleside
- Hazard. Shortly after 7.30am Monday, 09 February, NSW Police were called to a report of a tree fallen across the roadway at Cicada Glen Road, Ingleside.
- Hazard. Just after 11.15pm Tuesday, 10 February, NSW Police, Fire and Rescue NSW Mona Vale Station and NSW Rural Fire Service responded to a report of a tree fallen across the roadway at Mona Vale Road, Ingleside. Firefighters were able to remove the tree once Ausgrid could ensure powerlines caught in the tree were not live.
Killarney Heights
 No incidents reported this week.
Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
- Medical. Just after 10.15am Sunday, 08 February, NSW Ambulance, NSW Rural Fire Service and Fire and Rescue NSW responded to a report of a woman unconscious on the Resolute Fire Trail, Ku-Ring-gai Chase National Park. Paramedics located a 48-year-old woman who had collapsed on the trail and assessed her for a suspected medical episode. She was conveyed from the trail in a 4WD ambulance before being taken to Northern Beaches Hospital in a stable condition.
- Injury. Just before 11.00am Sunday, 08 February, NSW Ambulance responded to a report of a 19-year-old woman who had dislocated her knee getting off a boat at The Basin campground, Ku-ring-Gai Chase National Park. NSW Ambulance Supervisor Ree Lane, who is a qualified Extended Care Paramedic, was nearby at another job, and responded to the campground. Once treated and placed in a knee brace, the woman did not need to be taken to hospital.
Manly
- Assault. Just after 10.00pm Saturday, 07 February, NSW Police were called to a report of a fight occurring at Belgrave Street, Manly.
- Disorder. Just after 10.15pm Saturday, 07 February, NSW Police were called to assist a person who was intoxicated at Belgrave Street, Manly.
- Theft. Shortly before 7.00am Sunday, 08 February, NSW Police were called to investigate a break-in at Malvern Avenue, Manly.
- Beach. Just after 3.15pm Sunday, 08 February, the Surf Life Saving NSW surf carnival at Queenscliff was suspended after a tagged bull shark was detected by the North Steyne receiver. Queenscliff, North Steyne and Manly beaches were closed for an hour.
- Beach. Just after 1.00pm Tuesday, 10 February, Surf Life Saving NSW Manly drone patrol spotted a 1.5m hammerhead shark 300m offshore and heading away from the beach. The shark posed no danger to swimmers and the beach remained open.
- Theft. Just after 1.15pm Tuesday, 10 February, NSW Police received a report of a vehicle stolen from where it had been parked at North Steyne, Manly.
- Disorder. Just before 5.30pm Tuesday, 10 February, NSW Police received a report of activity involving drugs at Iluka Avenue, Manly.
- Assault. Just before 7.15pm Wednesday, 11 February, NSW Police were called to a report of a person assaulted at The Corso, Manly.
- Beach. Shortly after 10.30am Thursday, 12 February, Surf Life Saving NSW Manly drone patrol spotted two 1.5m bronze whaler sharks off the headland at Queenscliff. The sharks posed no danger to anyone in the water and nearby beaches remained open while they were monitored.
- Beach. Just before 10.00am Friday, 13 February, Surf Life Saving NSW Manly drone patrol spotted a 1m bull shark off the southern end of Manly Beach. Northern Beaches Council Manly lifeguard closed the beach for an hour and used a jet-ski to move the shark on from the area.
- Beach. Shortly before 2.00pm Friday, 13 February, Surf Life Saving NSW Manly drone patrol spotted a 1m bronze whaler shark swimming near rocks at Manly. The shark posed no threat to anyone in the water and the beach remained open while the shark was monitored.
- Beach. Just before 3.15pm Friday, 13 February, Surf Life Saving NSW Manly drone patrol spotted a 1m shark 100m off North Steyne Surf Club. The shark posed no danger to anyone in the water and the beach remained open while the shark’s position was monitored.
- Theft. Shortly after 5.30pm Friday, 13 February, NSW Police were called to investigate a break-in at Eustace Street, Manly.
Manly Vale
- Theft. Shortly after 8.00am Saturday, 07 February, NSW Police received a report of property stolen from a vehicle parked at Kenneth Road, Manly Vale.
- Theft. Just after 1.15pm Friday, 13 February, NSW Police received a report of property stolen from a vehicle parked at Kenneth Road, Manly Vale.
- Assault. Just after 3.15pm Friday, 13 February, NSW Police were called to a report of a person assaulted at Condamine Street, Manly Vale.
- Traffic. Shortly before 3.30pm Friday, 13 February, NSW Police received a report of a motor vehicle collision at Condamine Street, Manly Vale.
Mona Vale
- Disorder. Just before 3.00am Sunday, 08 February, NSW Police received a report of property vandalised at Darley Street, Mona Vale.
- Disorder. Shortly after midday Monday, 09 February, NSW Police received a report of activity involving drugs at Waratah Street, Mona Vale.
- Traffic. Just after 6.15pm Monday, 09 February, NSW Police and firefighters from Mona Vale Station responded to a two-car collision at Barrenjoey Road, Mona Vale, near Golf Avenue. No injuries were reported but firefighters cleared debris and both vehicles were towed.
- Fire. Shortly before 1.00pm Tuesday, 10 February, Fire and Rescue NSW Mona Vale Station responded to a fire alarm at Mona Vale Hospital, Coronation Street, Mona Vale. Firefighters found the alarm had been triggered accidentally.
- Theft. Just after 12.45pm Thursday, 12 February, NSW Police received a report of property stolen from a vehicle parked at Surfview Road, Mona Vale.
- Disorder. Just after 4.30pm Thursday, 12 February, NSW Police received a report of youths damaging property at Park Street, Mona Vale.
Narrabeen
- Disorder. Just after 1.30am Sunday, 08 February, NSW Police received a report of a group of disorderly youths gathered near Ocean Street, Narrabeen.
- Beach. Just before 10.30am Tuesday, 10 February, Surf Life Saving NSW South Narrabeen drone patrol spotted a 1.5m shark 50m from shore off Narrabeen Beach. Collaroy and Narrabeen beaches were closed for an hour.
- Beach. Just before 12.15pm Tuesday, 10 February, Surf Life Saving NSW South Narrabeen drone patrol spotted a 2m shark. Collaroy and Narrabeen beaches were closed for an hour.
- Beach. Just after 2.00pm Tuesday, 10 February, Surf Life Saving NSW South Narrabeen drone patrol spotted a 2m shark. The shark was a significant distance from swimmers and headed offshore, so no beach closures were required.
- Beach. Just after 9.30am Thursday, 12 February, Surf Life Saving NSW South Narrabeen drone patrol spotted a 2m shark 200m offshore. No danger was posed to swimmers and the beach remained open while the shark was monitored.
- Beach. Just before 10.45am Thursday, 12 February, Fire and Rescue NSW Narrabeen Station was called to assist a man in an electric wheelchair who had become bogged in sand at Narrabeen Beach. Firefighters helped to dig him out and return him to solid ground.
- Traffic. Just after 12.45pm Thursday, 12 February, NSW Police received a report of a motor vehicle collision at Colooli Road, Narrabeen.
Narraweena
- Traffic. Just before 5.15pm Monday, 09 February, NSW Police received a report of a motor vehicle collision at McIntosh Road, Narraweena.
Newport
- Hazard. Just before 7.45pm Saturday, 07 February, Fire and Rescue NSW Mona Vale Station responded to a report of a tree fallen onto a residential house at Prince Alfred Parade, Newport. Firefighters arrived and found a large tree branch had crashed through the roof above a bedroom. No injuries were reported but the tree was too large for firefighters to remove and the residents were unable to remain in the home. Firefighters assisted them to remove essential personal items safely from the affected bedroom.
- Hazard. Just before 10.45pm Tuesday, 10 February, NSW Police were called to a report of a tree fallen across the roadway at Grandview Drive, Newport.
- Theft. Just before 8.45pm Wednesday, 11 February, NSW Police responded to a report of an intruder at Sydney Water facilities at Wollombi Road, Newport.
- Beach. Shortly after midday Thursday, 12 February, Northern Beaches Council lifeguards closed Bungan Beach at Newport due to a dolphin carcass that had been partially eaten by sharks washing ashore. Three bull sharks were spotted loitering off the beach, attracted by the carcass. Full story.
North Balgowlah
 No incidents reported this week.
North Curl Curl
- Disorder. Just after 9.30pm Saturday, 07 February, NSW Police received a report of a group of disorderly youths gathered near Griffin Road, North Curl Curl.
North Manly
- Disorder. Just after 9.30pm Saturday, 07 February, NSW Police received a report of property vandalised at Pittwater Road, North Manly.
North Narrabeen
- Theft. Just after 10.45am Tuesday, 10 February, NSW Police received a report of a vehicle stolen from where it had been parked at Irrawong Road, North Narrabeen.
- Theft. Just after 7.30am Thursday, 12 February, NSW Police received a report of property stolen from a vehicle parked at Garden Street, North Narrabeen.
- Beach. Just after 9.15am Friday, 13 February, Northern Beaches Council North Narrabeen lifeguard closed the beach for an hour after surfers spotted a shark.
Offshore communities
 No incidents reported this week.
Oxford Falls
 No incidents reported this week.
Palm Beach
- Disorder. Just before 1.30am Sunday, 08 February, NSW Police received a report of youths damaging property at Beach Road, Palm Beach.
- Traffic. Just after 1.30am Sunday, 08 February, NSW Police received a report of hoons driving dangerously at Barrenjoey Road, Palm Beach.
- Beach. Just after 10.30am Sunday, 08 February, Surf Life Saving NSW Palm Beach patrol gave first aid treatment to a man who had dislocated his shoulder in the surf. He declined an ambulance and was taken for further treatment in a private vehicle.
- Injury. Just after 10.00am Tuesday, 10 February, NSW Police, NSW Ambulance and firefighters from Avalon and Narrabeen Stations responded to a report of a tree lopper injured after falling from a tree at Pacific Road, Palm Beach. Paramedics assessed a 22-year-old man who had fallen 4m and landed on his back for potential spinal and internal injuries. The man had landed on a steep slope and was carried to an ambulance by firefighters using a stokes litter, before being taken to Royal North Shore Hospital in a stable condition.
Queenscliff
 No incidents reported this week.
Seaforth
- Disorder. Just after 10.30pm Saturday, 07 February, NSW Police were called to assist a person who was intoxicated at Manly Road, Seaforth.
- Traffic. Just before 2.45pm Monday, 09 February, NSW Police received a report of a motor vehicle collision at Benelong Street, Seaforth.
- Traffic. Shortly after 4.00am Thursday, 12 February, emergency services received a Triple Zero (000) call reporting a Nissan Micra had crashed into a streetlight at Manly Road, Seaforth, heading southbound towards The Spit Bridge. The 31-year-old female driver was arrested after allegedly attempting to leave the scene and assaulting police. The woman appeared to be intoxicated and was taken to Royal North Shore Hospital for mandatory testing before she was returned to Manly Police Station and charged. Full story.
Terrey Hills
- Injury. Just after 8.00am Sunday, 08 February, emergency services were called to a report of an electrical explosion at the Ausgrid Terry Hills Zone Substation at Kamber Road, Terrey Hills. NSW Rural Fire Service firefighters were first on scene, finding a 47-year-old workman badly burned in an electrical explosion. NSW Ambulance and the CareFlight Rescue Helicopter responded to the scene. The man was treated for facial burns and taken to Royal North Shore Hospital in a serious but stable condition. Full story.
Warriewood
- Hazard. Shortly after 11.00am Sunday, 08 February, Fire and Rescue NSW Mona Vale Station was called to a report of powerlines arcing at Narrabeen Park Parade, Warriewood. Firefighters confirmed that live powerlines were smouldering and called Ausgrid to conduct a repair.
- Theft. Just after 9.45pm Sunday, 08 February, NSW Police received a report of property stolen from a vehicle parked at Boondah Road, Warriewood.
- Traffic. Shortly after 2.30pm Monday, 09 February, NSW Police received a report of a motor vehicle collision at Jacksons Road, Warriewood.
- Fire. Just before 5.15pm Thursday, 12 February, Fire and Rescue NSW Narrabeen Station responded to a fire alarm at an apartment building at Macpherson Street, Warriewood. They found the alarm had been caused by a damaged sprinkler head, which they replaced.
- Disorder. Just before 5.30pm Thursday, 12 February, NSW Police received a report of a group of disorderly youths gathered near Pittwater Road, Warriewood.
- Fire. Just after 7.15am Friday, 13 February, Fire and Rescue NSW Mona Vale Station responded to a report of a garbage truck fire at Rat Park, Pittwater Road, Warriewood. The garbage truck driver had noticed smoke coming from the rear and dumped the load in a car park. Firefighters found the cause to be a damaged lithium-ion battery in a mower that had caught fire when crushed in the compactor. Firefighters extinguished the fire and the dumped load of garbage was cleaned up. Items containing lithium-ion batteries should not be disposed of in rubbish as they will cause fires when crushed.
- Assault. Just before 3.15pm Friday, 13 February, NSW Police were called to a report of a fight occurring at Jacksons Road, Warriewood.
- Disorder. Just before 7.00pm Friday, 13 February, NSW Police received a report of youths damaging property at Jacksons Road, Warriewood.
Whale Beach
- Fire. Shortly after 1.00pm Saturday, 07 February, Fire and Rescue NSW Avalon Station responded to a smell of smoke coming from a home at Whale Beach Road, Whale Beach. Firefighters found the cause to be an electrical switchboard fire. They switched off power and called Ausgrid to disconnect power to the property and advised the owner to contact an electrician to conduct a repair of the switchboard.
Wheeler Heights
 No incidents reported this week.
Images: Northern Beaches Advocate, Luke Gavahan, Northern Beaches Council
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