Police have charged a man after he allegedly drove a stolen car on three wheels through multiple suburbs before coming to stop in Fyansford this morning.
Public Order Response Team officers approached a man sitting behind the wheel of an allegedly stolen vehicle on the Metropolitan Ring Road, Greensborough about 4am.
Police instructed the man to get out of the vehicle before he allegedly accelerated the car over the top of a tyre deflation device towards officers.
Air Wing observed the grey Subaru Outback driving in Epping, Broadmeadows, Werribee and Sunshine.
Members of the public reported the vehicle driving on its rims causing sparking on the Princes Freeway and Citylink about 5.30am.
A Dog Squad unit observed the vehicle allegedly swerving across multiple lanes on the Princes Freeway.
The vehicle took the Hamilton Highway exit and drove through Fyansford before a pursuit was initiated.
The vehicle allegedly attempted to mount a gutter in Hyland Street before it became stuck and came to a stop.
The man allegedly refused to exit the vehicle and police forced entry through a window.
Police deployed OC foam before removing the man from the car and arresting him just after 6am.
While searching the Outback, officers located what is alleged to be drugs.
It is understood the Outback was allegedly stolen from Maribyrnong on Wednesday, 1 November.
The driver and sole occupant of the Outback, a 27-year-old Eltham man, has been charged with:
• theft of motor vehicle
• theft
• fail to stop on police direction
• driver manner dangerous
• reckless conduct endangering life
• possess a drug of dependence
• commit an indictable offence whilst on bail
• unlicenced driving
The man will appear at the Geelong Magistrates’ Court today.
Anyone with information, with CCTV/dashcam footage or who witnessed the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
