''A number of raids over the last couple of days have upset the criminal community with at least one offender wanted on a warrant, that would see him go to gaol, running from police after having been seen by police in the Eastridge Estate. The 22 year old Wellington man, Ashton Ryan, is described as being Aboriginal in appearance, 165cm to 170cm tall, with brown hair and a beard. he was last seen running and jumping fences in the Eastridge Estate.'' the inspector said

Meanwhile, another police operation on the western side of Dubbo on Thursday morning ended in the apprehension and arrest of a 17 year old Dubbo youth wanted for a serious domestic assault. ''About 7am numerous police resources, including the dog squad, were deployed to the vicinity of the Dubbo West Primary School where the offender was spotted by a passing patrol car. Police cordoned off a number of streets in the area and the dog was sent in. Shortly after the dog was deployed the youth was arrested in a yard. He was taken to Dubbo Police Station, charged, and refused bail to appear at Dubbo Local Court.'' The inspector said

"Police from Orana will be maintaining pressure on all sectors of the criminal community, this includes persons that are wanted on warrants, persons involved in illicit drugs, or those that just wander the streets looking for the opportunity to commit crime. Extra patrols are on the streets, at times when we know most of the crime is likely to occur. We want to send a clear message to those within the community that seek to prey on others and cause misery and community fear - it's not a matter of if you get caught, but is a matter of when you'll be caught ."