Emergency services responded to a series of incidents across Dee Why during the period, based on reports received by police, fire crews, ambulance services and utility authorities.
Fire Response
At approximately 3:30pm on Saturday, 7 March, Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Dee Why attended a fire alarm at an apartment building on Redman Road. The alarm had been activated by smoke coming from a barbecue on the balcony of a unit.
Disorderly Behaviour
NSW Police attended several incidents involving intoxicated individuals. At around 7:00pm and again at 8:45pm on Saturday, 7 March, officers were called to Howard Avenue to assist separate individuals.
On Monday, 9 March at about 7:00pm, police responded to a similar report on Pittwater Road.
At approximately 4:30am on Wednesday, 11 March, officers attended another incident involving an intoxicated person on Pittwater Road.
Later that evening at around 9:30pm, police received reports of a group of youths behaving in a disorderly manner near Oaks Avenue.
Assaults
At approximately 4:30pm on Monday, 9 March, police were called to a report of an assault on Oaks Avenue. At around 10:00pm on Wednesday, 11 March, officers responded to reports of youths fighting at Pacific Parade.
Traffic Incidents
At about 8:00pm on Monday, 9 March, police and firefighters attended a crash on Oaks Avenue where a taxi collided with two parked vehicles. The driver had left the scene but was later located nearby. He declined a breath test, stating he had consumed alcohol after returning home. He was released without charge pending further inquiries.
Another vehicle collision was reported at approximately 3:00pm on Friday, 13 March on Oaks Avenue, with police attending.
Theft Reports
Police investigated a break-in reported shortly after 8:00pm on Tuesday, 10 March at a property on South Creek Road.
Later that evening, just before 9:00pm, officers received a separate report of property stolen from a vehicle parked on the same street.
Rescue Operation
At approximately 10:00am on Wednesday, 11 March, Fire and Rescue NSW crews were called to Dee Why RSL Club on Pittwater Road to assist a person trapped inside a lift. The individual was released.
Infrastructure Hazard
Shortly before 9:30pm on Thursday, 12 March, Sydney Water attended McIntosh Road to repair a ruptured water main. One lane of the road was closed during the repair works.
Medical Emergency
At around 3:00pm on Friday, 13 March, police and NSW Ambulance responded to Pacific Parade following reports of a man behaving erratically. The 57-year-old fell and struck his head. He was treated at the scene for a suspected neurological condition and transported to Royal North Shore Hospital in a serious but stable condition.
Further inquiries were continuing into the taxi crash on Oaks Avenue, while other incidents were recorded by authorities during the period.
Published 14-Mar-2026
