Manhunt underway after ute smashes into Sydney shop
A manhunt is underway after a ute smashed through the front of a shop in Sydney's south-west overnight.
At about 1am, emergency services were called to Meadows Road in Mount Pritchard.
Police found a silver ute, bearing no registration plates, that had driven into the front of a shop.
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An investigation is underway after a ute smashed into a store front in Mount Pritchard, Sydney. 9News
A short time after the crash, a fire started at the scene.
Firefighters extinguished the blaze, but the shop was badly damaged.
The driver left the scene before police arrived.
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No injuries were reported. 9News
Several people living above the shop were evacuated from the building, but no injuries have been reported.
Anybody with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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