A man has been charged after he evaded police in an alleged stolen vehicle in Melbourne’s northern suburbs this morning.
Police initially spotted the Nissan X-Trail travelling north along Pascoe Vale Road, Broadmeadows about 12.40am.
Officers requested assistance from the Air Wing who followed the vehicle to Hilgay Street before it came to a stop.
The driver fled on foot for a short time before being arrested in the front yard of a residence.
The 33-year-old man has been charged with theft of motor vehicle, reckless conduct endangering serious injury, possessing a drug of dependence, driving offences and handling stolen goods.
The Broadmeadows man is expected to be remanded to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court later today.
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