High-speed police chase through quiet Melbourne suburbs ends with Tarneit arrest
A high-speed police chase tore through serene suburban streets late on Tuesday, leading to the arrest of a 40-year-old man.
The incident unfolded when Victoria Police spotted a Toyota Hiace van allegedly speeding east on Sayers Road in Tarneit around 11.30pm.
Upon attempting to intercept the vehicle, the driver accelerated, initiating a dangerous pursuit that saw the van reaching speeds of up to 130 km/h.
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The high-speed pursuit lasted almost an hour, before police deployed stop sticks at the intersection of Hacketts and Snydes roads, stopping the vehicle.
The suspect abandoned the van shortly after in a railway station car park in Tarneit and attempted to flee on foot but was apprehended by police.
The man, identified as a resident of Hoppers Crossing, has been charged with theft of a motor vehicle, dangerous driving, and other related offences.
He was remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear at the Werribee Magistrates’ Court on June 5th.
