Police Arrest Man After Extended Follow In Tarneit

Police have arrested a Truganina man after an alleged extended follow in Tarneit overnight.

Police observed an allegedly stolen White 2015 BMW X1 travelling north bound on Sapling Boulevard in Truganina about 11.30pm on Wednesday, 5 June.

The BMW is believed to have been involved in significant offending since the car was stolen from Point Cook on 31 May.

With assistance from the Air Wing, the BMW was alleged to have been observed travelling at speeds of 150km/hr and 200km/hr throughout Truganina, Laverton North, Hoppers crossing and Point Cook utilising the Princes Freeway.

Officers were unsuccessful in their attempts to use stop sicks and the car continued to be driven erratically and at speed causing significant risk to the public.

A 19-year-old Truganina man, believed to be the passenger exited the BMW near Memphis Drive, Truganina before being arrested in Orlando Drive a short time later.

He was charged with theft of motor vehicle and bailed to Werribee Magistrate’s Court on 18 December.

The BMW was last seen driving on the Princes Highway Point Cook approaching Palmers Road.

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

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