Video: Police probe two public place shootings at Wauchope on Mid-North Coast

Police have released CCTV footage to help solve two shootings west of Port Macquarie, with five people dodging injury in the frightening incidents. Watch the video.

Police have appealed for help and released CCTV video to find those responsible for two public place shootings on the Mid-North Coast, which officers believe were targeted and are linked.

Officers from Mid North Coast Police District were called to a property on Trade Circuit, Wauchope following reports of shots fired about 10.55pm on August 23.

Mid North Coast Police District crime manager Detective Inspector Peter O’Reilly is appealing to the public for information about the shootings.

A short time later, police were called to a property on High St, Wauchope, after reports another shot was fired into a home.

Initial inquiries have led police to believe the incidents are linked and targeted.

During the first incident, three people dodged injury after the building and a vehicle were sprayed with bullets in the industrial area.

Officers went to the property and found “several shots” had struck the building and vehicle.

A man was seen fleeing in a dark-coloured Toyota Camry sedan.

During the High Street shooting, two adults were home at the time, but again no one was physically injured.

A screenshot from CCTV footage released by NSW Police as they investigate two public place shootings.

Trade Circuit is in the industrial area of Wauchope.

A crime scene was set up and Strike Force Shellar was launched.

“As part of ongoing inquiries, CCTV footage has been released showing a man and a light-coloured sedan on Trade Circuit, Wauchope, around the time of the first shooting,” a police statement read.

“Police believe the man and the driver of the sedan might be able to assist investigators.

“Initial inquiries have led police to believe the incidents were linked and targeted.”

Mid North Coast Police District crime manager Detective Inspector Peter O’Reilly appealed to the public for information about the shootings.

Know more? Phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Originally published as Video: Police probe two public place shootings at Wauchope on Mid-North Coast