Police are appealing for information after a pursuit involving an SUV through Lake Macquarie last night.
Newcastle Proactive Crime Team Police attempted to stop the car for displaying an altered registration plate on Palmers Road, Freemans Waterhole around 7:45pm on Wednesday.
The pursuit was supported by officers from the Raptor North strike force and the dog unit.
The abandoned SUV was later found on Park Parade, Booragul, after the chase ceased. The car will now undergo forensic investigation by Newcastle City Police.
Police are appealing for a man of Aboriginal appearance of medium build with short black hair. He is believed to be around 35-years-old. He was wearing a white shirt and shorts at the time of the incident.
As inquiries continue, police urge anyone with information or dashcam footage to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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