Two men wanted in relation to an armed robbery and a series of car jackings and police pursuits in Huskisson on Tuesday afternoon remain on the run.
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A third man allegedly involved in the incident was arrested in Nowra in the early hours of Wednesday morning after an home invasion and another attempted car jacking.
On Wednesday afternoon the 37-year-old Sydney man had been charged but hadn’t appeared in court as he had been taken to hospital to receive medical treatment from a pre-existing condition.
The South Coast Register understands the man has suffered a hand injury and was transferred to a Sydney Hospital for treatment.
The man is charged with armed robbery, two counts of being being carried in conveyance, two counts of aggravated assault with intent to take motor vehicle, destroying property in company by fire, police pursuit and aggravated break and enter commit serious indictable offence.
It is understood he has faced a bedside hearing where he was remanded in custody and is currently under guard at the hospital and will face court once released.
Dramatic scenes unfolded just before 5pm on Tuesday (December 12) after an armed robbery at a jewellery store in Owen Street, Huskisson.
It led to a series of car jackings, police pursuits, massive search operations into the night and finally one arrest in Nowra in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Officers were told three men armed with a firearm assaulted the store owner and stole cash and jewellery at Husklsson before escaping in an alleged stolen car, which was found nearby a short time later.
It is alleged the men car jacked two cars, with a 43-year-old woman injured during one of the incidents when she was run over.
Extensive patrols spotted the men on Jervis Bay Road, with a pursuit starting but was called off due to the manner of driving.
Police saw the vehicle a short time later, following it down a bush track at Tomerong, where the offenders allegedly dumped the car, with one producing a firearm and confronting police before fleeing into bushland.
A major search of the surrounding area started, involving local police, the State Protection Support Unit, Tactical Operations Unit, Dog Unit, Police Rescue and other resources
About 12.45am Wednesday (December 13), police spotted and tried to stop a vehicle, pursuing it to Nowra where the men dumped the car and again fled on foot.
About 2am, police arrested a 37-year-old man after an alleged home invasion and attempted car theft in Morton Parade, Nowra.
Police say the the search continues for the two other men allegedly involved in the incident.
They are described as being in their early to mid 20s, as having dark complexions, around 175 to 182cm tall, of slim to medium build.
Police have warned the public not to approach the men as they could still be armed.
Anyone who has any information are urged to contact Nowra Police on 4421 9699 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.