Man charged after gunman lockdown in Sydney inner west
Jake Kermode was arrested after allegedly waving a shotgun and setting a stolen van on fire.
On Friday morning, Kermode allegedly confronted people about a stolen van. He threatened three witnesses with a sawn-off shotgun.
Then he set the vehicle on fire. This happened near Williams Parade and Constitution Road.
Schools, cafes and businesses locked down from 10.20am until about 3pm. Tactical police and a helicopter searched nearby streets.
Detectives arrested him on Sunday night. His arrest was on Burwood Road in Burwood.
He had allegedly tried to avoid police. On Monday, Kermode was charged with seven offences.
These included possession of a shortened firearm, armed robbery, driving a stolen vehicle, and destroying property. Police are still searching for the shotgun.
It was not found during his arrest. The van has been seized for forensic examination.
- Jake Kermode, 32
- Suspect
- 3 people
- Witnesses threatened
- 7 offences
- Charges
Why it mattersA multi-hour armed lockdown in a busy suburb shows risks from illegal guns.
AustraliaSydney residents in inner-west suburbs experienced major disruption; the case underscores ongoing challenges with illegal firearms and armed crime in Australian cities.
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