Police have arrested a man after a stolen truck was dumped in Mulgrave early this morning.
Officers responded to reports that a stolen Isuzu was spotted near the intersection of Ferntree Gully Road and the Burwood Highway, in Ferntree Gully, about 4.20am on 18 November.
The truck was observed by police near the intersection of Ryans and Wellington roads a short time later, and stop sticks were successfully deployed on the vehicle.
The truck continued to speed through the intersection of Lysterfield and Wellington roads, at times on the wrong side of the road, before clipping a police vehicle.
No one was injured during the incident.
The truck eventually came to a stop on Wellington Road in Mulgrave and the driver dumped the vehicle, taking off on foot.
With the assistance of the Dog Squad, police arrested a man on Wellington Road a short time later.
He is currently in custody and is expected to be interviewed later today.
Investigators believe that the truck was stolen from a Boronia address earlier in the morning.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or with footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
