A police operation is underway in Sydney's eastern suburbs after a man broke into a house and stole a car before smashing into multiple other vehicles.
The incident began shortly after 1.30pm today, after police were called to a home in Vaucluse following reports of a break and enter.
Witnesses told authorities that a man had broken into a home and left before police arrived.
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About 15 minutes later, police were called just a few streets over to Serpentine Avenue in Vaucluse following reports of a crash.
They were told a car had smashed into several vehicles before the driver fled on foot.
No injuries have been reported, and police are searching the area.
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