NORTH: Chopper chase through suburbs
Operation Trinity units have arrested a man following an extended follow through the northern suburbs of Melbourne last Tuesday morning (Oct. 14).
The 2024 Toyota RAV4, which was stolen from Mernda Railway Station over the weekend, was spotted on Plenty Rd just after 11.30pm.
The Air Wing was called in to assist units on the ground as the vehicle travelled along the M80.
It is believed the vehicle was traveling up to speeds of 140-kmh while on the freeway and at other times overtaking on the wrong side of the road.
The Toyota exited the freeway at Sydney Rd before travelling through several suburbs including Coburg, Brunswick, Moonee Ponds and Avondale Heights.
After travelling on the Western Ring Road and into Glenroy and Brunswick police successfully deployed stop sticks in Walsh St, Coburg.
The RAV4 eventually came to a stop after crashing into a parked car nearby.
The driver and passenger ran from the scene with police close behind.
The 30-year-old driver, who had jumped several backyard fences to try and get away, was arrested by police in Hardwick St.
A search of the area failed to find the passenger.
The driver of no fixed address, who appeared substance affected, was taken to hospital for medical treatment.
He was under police guard and was to be interviewed in relation to the incident.
A search of the stolen vehicle uncovered multiple items of stolen property.