Gunman on the run arrested after stolen car torched

A 32-year-old man, described as Caucasian, with shaggy hair, and a thin build, has been apprehended following a series of events concerning a stolen vehicle that was burned, according to police reports. The suspect managed to evade capture for several days after the incident, which occurred in Sydney's inner west.

The man was initially detained on Sunday evening after police released an image of him on social media, following an appeal for information. He was subsequently apprehended in Burwood, although he had managed to sustain a minor injury during the encounter.

The confrontation unfolded at a residential building's basement car park in Dulwich Hill, where police were alerted that the alleged offender had stolen a car, threatened its owners, and set it ablaze. Fire and Rescue NSW personnel arrived on the scene to extinguish the fire, ensuring no injuries were reported.

Following the fire, the man fled on foot into a nearby park. Mark Swan, a resident in the building, recounted hearing loud arguments between two men and a woman before the confrontation. Swan heard a bang and a person yelling for a fire extinguisher, prompting him to open a kitchen window and alert others about a hose reel behind a wall. Unfortunately, the garage had already filled with smoke before assistance arrived.

The suspect is identified as being about 160cm tall, sporting a black hooded jumper and black pants. He has been charged with seven offenses, including possessing a shortened firearm without authorization. His preliminary hearing is set for Monday.