A woman has been charged following a ram-raid and ramming of a police vehicle in Carrum Downs this morning.
It is alleged two offenders in a stolen black Toyota Landcruiser forced entry to a business on the corner of Aster Avenue and Latham’s Road about 6.15am.
Police arrived on scene and the offenders were still there loading items into the trailer.
Officers parked in front of the Landcruiser, with the offenders then allegedly ramming the police vehicle multiple times.
The offenders then allegedly reversed the Landcruiser through the store, causing significant damage inside.
They then drove through the store windows, before getting the vehicle stuck in a garden bed.
The passenger, a 36-year-old Seaford woman, was swiftly arrested by officers.
The male driver managed to get on a bike nearby and fled the scene.
A police officer sustained minor injuries during the incident.
The Landcruiser was allegedly stolen from a Safety Beach address on 28 April.
The Seaford woman has been charged with theft, theft of motor vehicle, theft of trailer, burglary, possess drug of dependence and possess controlled weapon.
She has been bailed to appear before the Frankston Magistrates’ Court on 24 May.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, has CCTV/dashcam footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppers.com.au
