Courts & Police
8 July, 2026
Crookwell manhunt after alleged tractor attack on police
A man remains on the run after allegedly attempting to ram a police vehicle with a tractor before leading officers on a pursuit through Crookwell in a stolen ute.
A man remains on the run after allegedly attempting to ram a police vehicle with a tractor before leading officers on a pursuit through Crookwell in a stolen ute.
Police were called to a property on Gorhams Road about 2.30pm on Tuesday, July 7, to arrest a 37-year-old man wanted over alleged police pursuit and stealing offences.
Officers attached to The Hume Police District located the man on a tractor at the property.
Police will allege the man attempted to ram a police vehicle with the tractor twice before driving away from the property in a white Ford Ranger utility.
Additional officers responded and attempted to stop the ute on Gorhams Road. When it allegedly failed to stop, a pursuit was initiated on Kialla Road.
During the pursuit, police will allege the ute reached speeds of up to 140km/h.
A short time later, the pursuit was terminated after the ute allegedly rammed the rear of a police vehicle.
The vehicle was last seen travelling east on Colyer Street, Crookwell.
The man has not been located and inquiries are continuing.
Police are appealing to anyone with information, CCTV, dashcam or mobile phone footage relating to the incident to contact Goulburn Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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