# Sydney suburb locked down as police search for man reportedly carrying shotgun

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- The Guardian, 2026-10-16 03:41 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/oct/16/sydney-suburb-in-lockdown-as-police-search-for-man-armed-with-shotgun-ntwnfb

> Police locked down a large part of Dulwich Hill in Sydney’s inner west while searching for a man reportedly carrying a shotgun. He allegedly set a stolen car alight before fleeing on foot. Police said there was no indication shots had been fired and no injuries were reported; residents were told to stay inside, and nearby light rail, businesses and schools were affected.