SOUTH-EAST: Charges after Police chase


A man has been charged after an allegedly stolen vehicle was pursued by police through Melbourne’s south-east on Mo0nday morning, July 14.
Officers spotted a black Jeep Cherokee in the vicinity of the Dingley Bypass in Oakleigh South about 3am.
It is alleged the vehicle drove through the suburbs of Clayton, Mount Waverley and Glen Waverley, reaching alleged speeds of up to 170-kmh.
The vehicle came to a stop at a service station on Corrigan Rd in Noble Park.
Officers moved in and arrested a 27-year-old Hampton East man.
He has been charged with theft of motor vehicle, reckless conduct, driving while pursued by police, driving while disqualified, handle stolen goods, drug possession, resist arrest and commit indictable offence whilst on bail.
The man was due to face Moorabbin Magistrates’ Court.
It is alleged that the Jeep was stolen from a Highett address.