BANYULE: From Kings Park to Heidelberg Heights


Police have arrested a man allegedly found in possession of a stolen vehicle in Heidelberg Heights on Wednesday morning (Mar. 12).

Officers caught sight of an allegedly stolen white Mazda in the vicinity of Braeswood Rd in Kings Park about 2.45am.

It is alleged the Mazda reached speeds of up to 120-kmh on Kings Rd in Delahey.

The Mazda continued on to the Calder Freeway allegedly increasing to speeds in excess of 150-kmh..

Police continued to track the vehicle along the Tullamarine Freeway and into Melbourne’s inner northern suburbs.

It is alleged the Mazda narrowly avoided colliding with a truck on Bell St and crashed into a street sign on Redwood St, in Heidelberg West.

The Mazda came to a stop on Southern Road in Heidelberg Heights.

Officers moved in and arrested the alleged driver.

He was to be interviewed by police.

Investigators allege the Mazda was stolen from an Ormond address in February.