Police hope car spotted in CCTV can solve 2020 Sydney shooting murder
The distinctive wheels of a Toyota Camry could help blow open a 2020 Sydney murder cold case.
Police today released new CCTV of the Toyota driving through dark streets in Tregear, in Sydney’s west, around the time Adnan Salameh was shot dead in front of his girlfriend.
Mr Salameh was killed in the early hours of November 30 after at least two armed intruders burst into his flat on Rymill Street and shot him in the shoulder and leg.
Paramedics couldn’t save Mr Salameh, who died at the scene. Mr Salameh had owed a small amount of money to drug dealers, police said.
Today Homicide Squad Commander Danny Doherty described the discovery of CCTV showing the car as a “breakthrough”.
“We believe from the information received today this is a breakthrough, we believe identifying this vehicle, and then hopefully someone can identify the who the owner or occupants were,” he added.
During the murder probe, police identified the vehicle of interest, the Toyota Camry, which was seen travelling in the surrounding areas around the time of Mr Salameh’s murder.
Police believe the light-coloured 2001-2005 model Toyota Camry sedan with distinct five-spoke aftermarket wheels could help them find the killers.
“The Camry is somewhat distinct due to its customised wheels and light colour,” Detective Superintendent Danny Doherty said.
“We’re confident someone will recognise this vehicle and may remember seeing it in the Tregear area around the time of Adnan’s death.”
Detective Superintendent Doherty said the car was seen “loitering in the area” for a number of hours before the shooting.
“And then straight after the shooting was seen travelling at high speed down Rymill Street in Tregear, so we believe it is a vehicle of interest”.
Mr Salameh’s family urged anyone with information to come forward.
“We miss Adnan very much and our lives have not been the same since we lost him,” they said in a statement issued via NSW Police.
“We loved him dearly and our hearts are broken forever.
“If you have any information, for our sake, please contact police.”
Investigations are continuing.
