CASEY: 16-year-old’s reckless drive
Police have charged a 16-year-old boy after a stolen vehicle was tracked by police in the south-east.
Officers spotted the allegedly stolen grey Mercedes sedan travelling on the Princes Hwy in Narre Warren about 3.35am.
The Air Wing followed the vehicle from overhead as it was seen allegedly travelling at speeds of up to 200-kmh.
Police kept eyes on the Mercedes as it allegedly travelled throughout Berwick and then inbound on the Princes Fwy, once again allegedly reaching speeds of up to 200-kmh.
It is alleged that the Mercedes narrowly missed colliding with another vehicle on Wheelers Park Drive.
Officers successfully deployed a tyre deflation device on Clyde Rd.
The vehicle allegedly continued driving on to the Monash Fwy before it was dumped near the Stud Rd exit in Dandenong North.
It is alleged that the driver of the Mercedes fled on foot.
With the assistance of the Dog Squad, police arrested a teen in a nearby reserve.
A 16-year-old boy from the Casey area has since been charged with a string of offences including theft of motor vehicle, reckless conduct endangering life, drive at speed dangerous and learner driver unaccompanied.
He will face a children’s court at a later date.
Checks revealed the Mercedes was stolen during an aggravated burglary at a Coachella Way property in Berwick.
Investigations in relation to the aggravated burglary remain ongoing.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, has dashcam/CCTV footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au