Incidents by suburb
Public safety incidents are organised by suburb, in alphabetical order. Use the shortcut links or scroll down.
Allambie Heights
- Traffic. Just before 12.15pm Tuesday, 22 September, a NSW Ambulance stopped at a two-car collision at Allambie Road, Allambie Heights. Neither driver was injured, but both vehicles needed to be towed.
Avalon Beach
- Fire. Just before 6.30pm Saturday, 19 September, Fire and Rescue NSW Avalon Station responded to a report of a fire at Bangalley Headland, Avalon Beach. Firefighters found a group of teenage boys had lit a bonfire, which was extinguished using dirt. The boys were told not to light fires in the bush.
- Fire. Just after 3.15am Sunday, 20 September, Fire and Rescue NSW Avalon and Mona Vale Stations responded to a report of a house fire at Whale Beach Road, Avalon Beach. Firefighters used an inclined lift to access a property, finding a large tent on the back deck of a home was on fire. They were able to use a garden hose to extinguish the fire, which may have been started by an electrical fault.
- Rescue. Just after 9.45am Sunday, 20 September, NSW Police and firefighters from Avalon Station were called to release a dog locked in a car at Surfside Avenue, Avalon Beach.
- Injury. Just after 7.30am Monday, 21 September, NSW Ambulance responded to a report of a man fallen 2.5m from a ladder at a residential property at Palmgrove Road, Avalon Beach. Paramedics treated the 57-year-old man who had been working on the home for suspected spinal and pelvic injuries and took him to Royal North Shore Hospital in a stable condition.
- Theft. Just before 2.45pm Monday, 21 September, NSW Police were called to investigate a break-in at Avalon Parade, Avalon Beach.
- Fire. Shortly before 8.30pm Thursday, 24 September, Fire and Rescue NSW Avalon Station responded to extinguish a small fire that had been lit in the sand dunes at Avalon Beach.
Balgowlah
- Theft. Shortly before 11.30pm Sunday, 20 September, NSW Police received a report of property stolen from a vehicle parked at Bentley Street, Balgowlah.
- Hazard. Shortly after 1.30pm Tuesday, 22 September, Fire and Rescue NSW Mosman Station responded to a report of powerlines arcing at White Street, Balgowlah. They confirmed the wires were arcing in bad weather and contacted Ausgrid to conduct a repair.
- Hazard. Shortly before 5.00pm Tuesday, 22 September, Fire and Rescue NSW Manly Station was called to a report of powerlines fallen across the roadway at Woodland Street, Balgowlah.
- Medical. Just before 5.15pm Tuesday, 22 September, NSW Ambulance responded to a report of a man collapsed in a public place at Hill Street, Balgowlah. Paramedics treated a man in his 60s for a suspected stroke and took him to Royal North Shore Hospital in a serious but stable condition.
- Disorder. Just after 10.00pm Tuesday, 22 September, NSW Police received a report of a group of disorderly youths gathered near Maretimo Street, Balgowlah.
- Theft. Shortly after 10.00pm Tuesday, 22 September, NSW Police responded to a report of an intruder at Sydney Road, Balgowlah.
- Theft. Shortly after 11.00pm Tuesday, 22 September, NSW Police responded to a report of an intruder at Maretimo Street, Balgowlah.
- Disorder. Just after 1.15pm Wednesday, 23 September, NSW Police received a report of a group of disorderly youths gathered near Wanganella Street, Balgowlah.
- Medical. Just before 12.30pm Thursday, 24 September, NSW Ambulance responded to a report of a person collapsed at Forty Baskets Beach, Balgowlah. Paramedics assessed a woman for a suspected medical episode and took her to hospital in a stable condition.
Balgowlah Heights
 No incidents reported this week.
Bayview
 No incidents reported this week.
Beacon Hill
- Traffic. Just before 12.15pm Thursday, 24 September, NSW Police received a report of a motor vehicle collision at Willandra Road, Beacon Hill.
Belrose
- Traffic. Just before 10.30am Thursday, 24 September, emergency services responded to a single car collision at Mona Vale Road, Belrose. They found a 77-year-old female driver trapped in the wreck of her car, which had crossed from the eastbound lanes, crashing through the median strip, before coming to rest in trees near the westbound lanes. The woman was freed from the vehicle before being treated for a severe hand injury and lower leg injuries. She was taken to Royal North Shore Hospital in a serious condition. Full story.
- Traffic. Just after 2.00pm Thursday, 24 September, NSW Police and NSW Ambulance responded to a report of a person hit by a vehicle at Forest Way, Belrose, near Glen Street. Paramedics treated a 27-year-old male driver of a car who had allegedly been run down by the driver of another car after a dispute. The 27-year-old man was taken to Royal North Shore Hospital in a stable condition. Police later arrested a 45-year-old man in connection with the incident. Full story.
Bilgola Beach
 No incidents reported this week.
Bilgola Plateau
 No incidents reported this week.
Brookvale
- Theft. Just before 4.30am Monday, 21 September, NSW Police received a report of property stolen from commercial premises at Old Pittwater Road, Brookvale.
- Traffic. Shortly after 4.00pm Thursday, 24 September, NSW Police received a report of a motor vehicle collision at Harbord Road, Brookvale.
- Traffic. Shortly before 6.00pm Thursday, 24 September, NSW Police received a report of a motor vehicle collision at Harbord Road, Brookvale.
- Disorder. Shortly before 8.00pm Thursday, 24 September, NSW Police received a report of a group of disorderly youths gathered near Pittwater Road, Brookvale.
- Assault. Shortly before 1.30am Friday, 25 September, NSW Police were called to a report of a person assaulted at Pittwater Road, Brookvale.
- Traffic. Just after 11.30am Friday, 25 September, NSW Police received a report of a motor vehicle collision at Victor Road, Brookvale.
- Theft. Just after 4.15pm Friday, 25 September, NSW Police received a report of goods stolen from a store at Westfield Warringah Mall, Brookvale.
Church Point
 No incidents reported this week.
Clareville
 No incidents reported this week.
Clontarf
- Theft. Just after 7.45pm Sunday, 20 September, NSW Police received a report of a vehicle stolen from where it had been parked at Allenby Street, Clontarf.
- Hazard. Just before 1.00pm Tuesday, 22 September, Fire and Rescue NSW Manly Station was called to a report of powerlines fallen across the roadway at Peronne Avenue, Clontarf. Ausgrid was called to repair the wires.
Collaroy
- Disorder. Just after 9.15pm Saturday, 19 September, NSW Police and NSW Ambulance were called to a report of a naked man behaving erratically at Long Reef Beach, Collaroy. The 41-year-old homeless man was restrained by police and assessed by paramedics for drug intoxication, before being taken to Northern Beaches Hospital in a stable condition.
- Theft. Just after 2.45pm Sunday, 20 September, NSW Police responded to a report of an intruder at Ramsay Street, Collaroy.
- Traffic. Shortly after 5.30pm Sunday, 20 September, NSW Police received a report of a motor vehicle collision at Eastbank Avenue, Collaroy.
- Theft. Just before 9.00pm Monday, 21 September, NSW Police were called to investigate a break-in at Seaview Parade, Collaroy.
- Hazard. Shortly before 12.30pm Tuesday, 22 September, Fire and Rescue NSW Narrabeen Station responded to a report of powerlines arcing at Pittwater Road, Collaroy. They confirmed the wires were arcing in bad weather and contacted Ausgrid to conduct a repair.
- Hazard. Just before 7.15pm Tuesday, 22 September, Fire and Rescue NSW Narrabeen Station responded to a report of powerlines arcing at Seaview Parade, Collaroy. They confirmed the wires were arcing in bad weather and contacted Ausgrid to conduct a repair.
Collaroy Plateau
- Theft. Shortly before 8.30pm Saturday, 19 September, NSW Police received a report of property stolen from premises at Edgecliffe Boulevard, Collaroy Plateau.
- Theft. Just after 9.00pm Saturday, 19 September, NSW Police received a report of property stolen from premises at Edgecliffe Boulevard, Collaroy Plateau.
Cottage Point
 No incidents reported this week.
Cromer
 No incidents reported this week.
Curl Curl
- Theft. Just before 1.00am Sunday, 20 September, NSW Police were called to investigate a break-in at Carrington Parade, Curl Curl.
- Disorder. Just before 11.45am Wednesday, 23 September, NSW Police received a report of a group of disorderly youths gathered near Harbord Road, Curl Curl.
- Disorder. Shortly before 7.30pm Thursday, 24 September, NSW Police received a report of a group of disorderly youths gathered near Adams Street, Curl Curl.
Davidson
- Disorder. Just after 4.30pm Thursday, 24 September, NSW Police received a report of a group of disorderly youths gathered near Kambora Avenue, Davidson.
Dee Why
- Injury. Just before midday Saturday, 19 September, Northern Beaches Council lifeguards provided first aid assistance and requested a NSW Ambulance for an elderly woman who had fallen and hit her head at Ted Jackson Reserve, The Strand, Dee Why. Paramedics treated the woman for a head injury and took her to Northern Beaches Hospital in a stable condition.
- Disorder. Shortly before midday Sunday, 20 September, NSW Police were called to a report of an intoxicated man causing a disturbance at Dee Why Beach rock pool, near Oaks Avenue, Dee Why. The man was given a direction to move on.
- Fire. Just after 3.45pm Monday, 21 September, Fire and Rescue NSW Dee Why Station responded to a fire alarm at commercial premises at Oaks Avenue, Dee Why. They found the cause to be a fire in a pizza oven in a new pizza shop that was preparing to open. The fire had set off the sprinkler system. Firefighters helped staff to clear water from the store.
- Disorder. Just before 11.15am Tuesday, 22 September, NSW Ambulance was called to a report of a woman unconscious in a public place at Howard Avenue, Dee Why. The 47-year-old woman was given Narcan by a pharmacist prior to the arrival of paramedics, who took her to Northern Beaches Hospital in a serious but stable condition with a suspected drug overdose.
- Fire. Just after 11.15am Wednesday, 23 September, Fire and Rescue NSW Dee Why Station responded to a fire alarm at Delmar Parade, Dee Why. They found the alarm had been set off by workers at a building under construction, and there was no fire.
- Disorder. Shortly before 6.00pm Wednesday, 23 September, NSW Police received a report of youths vandalising property at Dee Why Parade, Dee Why.
- Beach. Just after 5.30pm Friday, 25 September, NSW Police and NSW Ambulance responded to a report of three swimmers in distress in the water at Dee Why Beach, near the rock pool. Two men and a woman in their 20s were caught in a rip and assisted from the water by members of the public. They were assessed by paramedics and one of the men was taken to hospital for treatment of minor injuries to his legs, sustained when he was washed onto rocks. The other two did not need to be taken to hospital.
- Assault. Shortly before 9.00pm Friday, 25 September, NSW Police were called to a report of a fight occurring at Pittwater Road, Dee Why.
Duffys Forest
 No incidents reported this week.
Elanora Heights
 No incidents reported this week.
Fairlight
 No incidents reported this week.
Forestville
- Disorder. Just after 10.30pm Saturday, 19 September, NSW Police received a report of a group of disorderly youths gathered near Melwood Avenue, Forestville.
- Traffic. Just before 6.45pm Sunday, 20 September, NSW Police and firefighters from Forestville Station responded to a report of a two-car collision at Warringah Road, Forestville. Police arrested the female driver of one of the vehicles who allegedly returned a positive result to a roadside breath test.
- Theft. Just after 8.00am Tuesday, 22 September, NSW Police were called to investigate a break-in at Starkey Street, Forestville.
- Theft. Just before 10.00am Tuesday, 22 September, NSW Police were called to investigate a break-in at The Centre, Forestville.
- Disorder. Just before 4.45pm Thursday, 24 September, NSW Police received a report of a group of disorderly youths gathered near Melwood Avenue, Forestville.
- Traffic. Shortly after 9.30pm Thursday, 24 September, NSW Police received a report of a motor vehicle collision at Warringah Road, Forestville.
Frenchs Forest
- Theft. Shortly after 2.00am Saturday, 19 September, NSW Police were called to investigate a break-in at Skyline Place, Frenchs Forest.
- Fire. Shortly after 11.30am Saturday, 19 September, Fire and Rescue NSW Forestville Station responded to a report of a reignition of a hazard reduction at Aquatic Drive, Frenchs Forest. Firefighters extinguished a number of smouldering logs.
- Traffic. Just before 12.30pm Saturday, 19 September, Fire and Rescue NSW Forestville Station responded to a two-vehicle collision at Ilford Road, Frenchs Forest. Firefighters found a truck had collided with a trailer and come to rest perched over a small cliff face. They stabilised the truck and a heavy tow truck was called to safely remove it from its precarious position.
- Theft. Just before 1.15pm Saturday, 19 September, NSW Police responded to a report of an intruder at Rodborough Road, Frenchs Forest.
- Injury. Shortly after 5.30pm Saturday, 19 September, NSW Ambulance responded to a report of two girls injured in an e-bike crash at Warringah Road, Frenchs Forest, near Maxwell Parade. Paramedics treated the two 15-year-old girls who had been riding on the same e-bike for head and limb injuries and took them to Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick in a stable condition.
- Rescue. Shortly before 2.15pm Wednesday, 23 September, Fire and Rescue NSW Forestville Station was called to rescue nine ducklings that had become trapped at Tallowood Way, Frenchs Forest. The ducklings were safely retrieved and handed over to WIRES for care.
- Traffic. Just after 7.00pm Wednesday, 23 September, NSW Police received a report of a motor vehicle collision at Frenchs Forest Road West, Frenchs Forest.
- Assault. Just before 9.30pm Wednesday, 23 September, NSW Police were called to a report of a person assaulted at Frenchs Forest Road East, Frenchs Forest.
- Traffic. Shortly before 7.00pm Thursday, 24 September, NSW Police received a report of a motor vehicle collision at Adams Street, Frenchs Forest.
Freshwater
- Fire. Just before 7.00pm Saturday, 19 September, Fire and Rescue NSW Manly Station responded to a report of a fire in sand dunes at Freshwater Beach. On arrival, firefighters found the fire had been extinguished and the youths who had reportedly lit it had departed the scene.
- Beach. Just after 7.15am Sunday, 20 September, Surf Life Saving NSW drone patrol evacuated the water after a 2.5m white shark was observed 200m from shore at Freshwater Beach.
- Theft. Just before 9.30pm Thursday, 24 September, NSW Police received a report of property stolen from a vehicle parked at Coles Road, Freshwater.
Ingleside
- Traffic. Just after 7.00am Saturday, 19 September, emergency services responded to a two-car head-on collision at Mona Vale Road, Ingleside, near Lane Cove Road. Paramedics assessed the drivers of both vehicles but neither required further treatment in hospital. Firefighters from Terrey Hills Rural Fire Brigade cleared debris and neutralised a fluid spill with absorbent material before the vehicles were towed. Traffic in both directions was affected for around an hour.
- Injury. Just before 6.30pm Saturday, 19 September, NSW Ambulance was called to a report of a NSW Rural Fire Service volunteer injured while conducting a hazard reduction burn at Kimbriki Road, Ingleside. Paramedics assessed the 21-year-old man for an injury to his head after being struck by a falling branch. He was taken to Royal North Shore Hospital in a stable condition. Full story.
- Injury. Just after 8.00pm Saturday, 19 September, NSW Ambulance responded to a report of a NSW Rural Fire Service volunteer suffering heat stress while conducting a hazard reduction burn at Kimbriki Road, Ingleside. Paramedics assessed the woman in her 20s and took her to Northern Beaches Hospital in a stable condition. Full story.
- Theft. Shortly before 10.00pm Sunday, 20 September, NSW Police were called to investigate a break-in at Walter Road, Ingleside.
Killarney Heights
- Theft. Just after 1.00pm Monday, 21 September, NSW Police received a report of a vehicle stolen from where it had been parked at Cashel Crescent, Killarney Heights.
Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
- Injury. Just after 2.45pm Saturday, 19 September, NSW Ambulance responded to a report of an injured bushwalker on the Waratah Track, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. Paramedics were met by the 61-year-old woman’s husband at West Head Road and guided to her location on the trail. She was treated for an ankle injury and assisted from the trail by a NSW National Parks and Wildlife ranger in their vehicle, before being taken by ambulance to Northern Beaches Hospital in a stable condition.
Manly
- Theft. Just before 4.45am Saturday, 19 September, NSW Police were called to investigate a break-in at Eurobin Avenue, Manly.
- Theft. Just after 7.45am Saturday, 19 September, NSW Police received a report of goods stolen from a store at The Corso, Manly.
- Disorder. Just after 11.15am Saturday, 19 September, NSW Police received a report of property vandalised at The Corso, Manly.
- Assault. Shortly after midday Saturday, 19 September, NSW Police were called to a report of a person assaulted at Darley Road, Manly.
- Theft. Just after 1.00pm Saturday, 19 September, NSW Police were called to investigate a break-in at Stuart Street, Manly.
- Beach. Just after 3.45pm Saturday, 19 September, Northern Beaches Council lifeguards responded to an activation of the Emergency Response Beacon (ERB) at Shelly Beach, Manly. They found a man seeking assistance for his wife who was trapped on rocks and unable to return to the beach without assistance. They helped to return the woman safely to the beach. No medical attention was required.
- Traffic. Just before 4.15pm Saturday, 19 September, NSW Police received a report of a motor vehicle collision at North Steyne, Manly.
- Disorder. Shortly after 4.30pm Saturday, 19 September, NSW Police received a report of a group of disorderly youths gathered near The Corso, Manly.
- Assault. Just after 8.15pm Saturday, 19 September, NSW Police were called to a report of a security guard assaulted outside an entrance to the Manly Pavilion at Commonwealth Parade, Manly. Paramedics assessed the 49-year-old female security guard, who did not need to be taken to hospital, and NSW Police arrested a 34-year-old man. Full story.
- Theft. Just before 10.00pm Saturday, 19 September, NSW Police were called to a report of theft and damage to a store at The Corso, Manly.
- Disorder. Shortly after 4.30am Sunday, 20 September, NSW Police were called to assist a person who was intoxicated at The Corso, Manly.
- Traffic. Just after 3.45pm Sunday, 20 September, NSW Police received a report of a motor vehicle collision at Bower Street, Manly.
- Fire. Just after 6.30pm Sunday, 20 September, Fire and Rescue NSW Manly Station responded to a report of a fire at Addison Road, Manly. Firefighters were told a barbecue had caught alight but was extinguished by the residents prior to their arrival. They checked there was no spread of fire into the building and disconnected the gas from the barbecue before departing.
- Assault. Shortly before 9.00pm Sunday, 20 September, NSW Police were called to a report of a person assaulted at licensed premises at The Corso, Manly.
- Traffic. Just after 9.15am Monday, 21 September, NSW Police received a report of a motor vehicle collision at Pittwater Road, Manly.
- Fire. Shortly before 7.00pm Monday, 21 September, Fire and Rescue NSW Manly Station was called to put out a rubbish bin that had caught fire at The Corso, Manly.
- Disorder. Just after 10.30am Tuesday, 22 September, NSW Police received a report of property vandalised at Marine Parade, Manly.
- Hazard. Just before 6.15pm Tuesday, 22 September, Fire and Rescue NSW Dee Why Station responded to a report of powerlines arcing at Pittwater Road, Manly. They confirmed the wires were arcing in bad weather and contacted Ausgrid to conduct a repair.
- Assault. Just after 6.00pm Wednesday, 23 September, NSW Police were called to a report of a fight occurring at South Steyne, Manly.
- Assault. Just before 9.00pm Thursday, 24 September, NSW Police were called to a report of a fight occurring at The Corso, Manly.
- Disorder. Just before 12.30am Friday, 25 September, NSW Police were called to assist a person who was intoxicated at The Corso, Manly.
- Theft. Just before 4.15pm Friday, 25 September, NSW Police responded to a report of an intruder at Whistler Street, Manly.
Manly Vale
 No incidents reported this week.
Mona Vale
- Theft. Just after 11.15am Saturday, 19 September, NSW Police received a report of property stolen from a vehicle parked at Rednal Street, Mona Vale.
- Theft. Just after 12.15pm Saturday, 19 September, NSW Police received a report of a vehicle stolen from where it had been parked at Waterview Street, Mona Vale.
- Disorder. Just before 5.45pm Monday, 21 September, NSW Police received a report of a group of disorderly youths gathered near Pittwater Road, Mona Vale.
- Assault. Shortly before 10.30pm Wednesday, 23 September, NSW Police were called to a report of a person assaulted at Barrenjoey Road, Mona Vale.
- Hazard. Just after 9.15am Thursday, 24 September, Fire and Rescue NSW Mona Vale Station responded to a report of a gas leak at Waterview Street, Mona Vale. Firefighters found a gas main had ruptured and established an exclusion zone until Jemena could attend to conduct a repair.
- Rescue. Just after 11.45am Thursday, 24 September, NSW Police and firefighters from Mona Vale Station responded to a report of a dog locked in a vehicle at Bungan Lane, Mona Vale. The owner of the vehicle returned before firefighters were forced to release the dog.
- Traffic. Just before 7.00am Friday, 25 September, NSW Police received a report of a motor vehicle collision at Pittwater Road, Mona Vale, near Coronation Street.
- Rescue. Just before 10.15am Friday, 25 September, NSW Police were called to release a child locked in a vehicle at Park Street, Mona Vale.
- Theft. Shortly before 10.30am Friday, 25 September, NSW Police received a report of property stolen from a vehicle parked at Harkeith Street, Mona Vale.
- Disorder. Shortly after 4.00pm Friday, 25 September, NSW Police were called to a report of a person refusing to leave commercial premises at Park Street, Mona Vale.
- Assault. Just after 9.00pm Friday, 25 September, NSW Police were called to a report of a fight occurring at Pittwater Road, Mona Vale.
Narrabeen
- Disorder. Just before 12.45am Saturday, 19 September, NSW Police received a report of a group of disorderly youths gathered near Waterloo Street, Narrabeen.
- Disorder. Just before 6.00pm Saturday, 19 September, NSW Police were called to assist a person who was intoxicated at The Esplanade, Narrabeen.
- Fire. Just before 6.30am Tuesday, 22 September, Fire and Rescue NSW Narrabeen Station responded to a fire alarm at the RSL Anzac Village at Endeavour Drive, Narrabeen. They found the alarm had been set off by burned cooking and there was no fire.
- Hazard. Just before 2.30pm Tuesday, 22 September, Fire and Rescue NSW Narrabeen Station responded to a report of powerlines arcing at Lindley Avenue, Narrabeen. They confirmed the wires were arcing in bad weather and contacted Ausgrid to conduct a repair.
- Assault. Just after 8.15pm Friday, 25 September, NSW Police were called to a report of a person assaulted at Ocean Street, Narrabeen.
Narraweena
- Disorder. Just after 6.30pm Saturday, 19 September, NSW Police received a report of a group of disorderly youths gathered near Parr Parade, Narraweena.
- Traffic. Just before 9.30pm Sunday, 20 September, NSW Police and firefighters from Manly Station responded to a report of a single vehicle collision into a parked vehicle at Victor Road, Narraweena. Police breath tested the 31-year-old male driver, who allegedly returned a positive result. He was arrested and taken to Manly Police Station where he was charged. Full story.
- Disorder. Just after midnight Thursday, 24 September, NSW Police received a report of a group of disorderly youths gathered near Waratah Parade, Narraweena.
Newport
- Medical. Just after 12.45pm Saturday, 19 September, NSW Ambulance responded to a report of an elderly man in cardiac arrest at a General Practice at Barrenjoey Road, Newport. The 82-year-old man experienced a cardiac arrest while seeing the doctor, who used a ‘Yellow Wiggle’ Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to revive him. Paramedics took him to Northern Beaches Hospital in a serious condition. Full story.
- Disorder. Just before 9.30pm Saturday, 19 September, NSW Police received a report of a group of disorderly youths gathered near Nullaburra Road, Newport.
- Disorder. Just after 12.15pm Friday, 25 September, NSW Police received a report of activity involving drugs at Barrenjoey Road, Newport.
North Balgowlah
- Traffic. Just before 4.15pm Tuesday, 22 September, NSW Police, NSW Ambulance and firefighters from Manly Station responded to a two-car collision at Wonga Street, North Balgowlah. Paramedics assessed the occupants of both vehicles but neither needed to be taken to hospital. Firefighters neutralised a fluid spill with absorbent material.
North Curl Curl
- Disorder. Just before 6.00pm Wednesday, 23 September, NSW Police received a report of a group of disorderly youths gathered near Abbott Road, North Curl Curl.
- Beach. Just before 4.15pm Friday, 25 September, Surf Life Saving NSW drone patrol reported a shark feeding on a stingray 200m off North Curl Curl Beach.
- Beach. Shortly before 4.30pm Friday, 25 September, Surf Life Saving NSW drone patrol evacuated the water after a shark was observed at North Curl Curl Beach.
North Manly
- Traffic. Just before 11.00pm Monday, 21 September, NSW Police received reports of a single vehicle collision into a parked vehicle at Oatway Parade, North Manly. The 31-year-old male driver was not injured, but allegedly returned a positive result to a roadside breath test. He was arrested and taken to Manly Police Station where a secondary breath analysis allegedly returned a high range reading of 0.28. Full story.Â
North Narrabeen
- Disorder. Shortly after 12.30pm Saturday, 19 September, NSW Police received a report of a group of disorderly youths gathered near Seaview Parade, North Narrabeen.
- Fire. Shortly before 6.30pm Sunday, 20 September, Fire and Rescue NSW Mona Vale Station responded to a report of fire in sand dunes at North Narrabeen Beach. Firefighters located small fires at three separate ignition points, which they extinguished. Police were notified.
- Disorder. Just before 11.45pm Thursday, 24 September, NSW Police received a report of property vandalised at Pittwater Road, North Narrabeen.
Offshore communities
 No incidents reported this week.
Oxford Falls
 No incidents reported this week.
Palm Beach
- Beach. Just before 6.15am Saturday, 19 September, NSW Police and NSW Ambulance were called to a report of a man behaving erratically on the sand at Palm Beach. Paramedics assessed the man but determined he did not need to be taken to hospital, and he was instead taken into police custody.
- Medical. Shortly before 3.30pm Saturday, 19 September, NSW Ambulance responded to a report of a man suffering a suspected medical episode on a boat near Palm Beach. Paramedics met the boat at Palm Beach Wharf and assessed the 55-year-old man, taking him to Northern Beaches Hospital in a stable condition.
- Hazard. Just before 11.00am Tuesday, 22 September, Fire and Rescue NSW Avalon Station responded to a report of powerlines arcing at Barrenjoey Road, Palm Beach. They confirmed the wires were arcing in bad weather and contacted Ausgrid to conduct a repair.
- Hazard. Shortly before 10.30am Wednesday, 23 September, Fire and Rescue NSW Avalon Station responded to a report of a gas leak at Iluka Road, Palm Beach. They found a gas main had ruptured but were able to seal the leak, contacting Jemena to conduct a more permanent repair.
Queenscliff
- Hazard. Just before 1.30pm Tuesday, 22 September, Fire and Rescue NSW Dee Why Station responded to a report of powerlines arcing at Greycliffe Street, Queenscliff. They confirmed the wires were arcing in bad weather and contacted Ausgrid to conduct a repair.
- Traffic. Just after 6.45pm Wednesday, 23 September, NSW Police received a report of a collision between a car and an e-bike at Dowling Street, Queenscliff, near Crown Road. No injuries were reported.
Seaforth
- Theft. Just before 11.00am Saturday, 19 September, NSW Police received a report of a vehicle stolen from where it had been parked at Alan Avenue, Seaforth.
- Theft. Just after 12.30pm Sunday, 20 September, NSW Police received a report of a vehicle stolen from where it had been parked at Edgecliffe Esplanade, Seaforth.
- Disorder. Just before 9.45pm Monday, 21 September, NSW Police were called to assist a person who was intoxicated at Ponsonby Parade, Seaforth.
Terrey Hills
- Traffic. Just before 6.45am Saturday, 19 September, NSW Police received a report of a motor vehicle collision at Booralie Road, Terrey Hills.
- Fire. Just after 4.30am Sunday, 20 September, Terrey Hills Rural Fire Brigade responded to a fire alarm at Booralie Road, Terrey Hills. There was no fire, firefighters determined the alarm had been triggered by an alarm system fault.
- Disorder. Just before 1.45am Thursday, 24 September, NSW Police were called to assist a person who was intoxicated at Booralie Road, Terrey Hills.
Warriewood
- Disorder. Shortly before 4.00pm Saturday, 19 September, NSW Police received a report of a group of disorderly youths gathered near Jacksons Road, Warriewood.
- Fire. Just before 4.00pm Saturday, 19 September, Fire and Rescue NSW Narrabeen Station responded to a report of around a dozen youths on e-bikes lighting a fire at Jacksons Road, Warriewood. Firefighters extinguished a burning pile of rubbish using the hose reel from their truck.
- Disorder. Just before 7.15pm Saturday, 19 September, NSW Police received a report of a group of disorderly youths gathered near Jacksons Road, Warriewood.
- Beach. Just after 3.30pm Friday, 25 September, other surfers provided assistance to a man who was unable to paddle his surfboard into shore at Warriewood Beach.
Whale Beach
- Beach. Shortly before 11.30am Tuesday, 22 September, Surf Life Saving NSW drone patrol evacuated the water after a shark was observed 50m from shore at Whale Beach.
Wheeler Heights
 No incidents reported this week.
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