Dodging Driver Arrested In Tarneit

A man has been charged after police spotted a vehicle allegedly speeding through various streets of Hoppers Crossing, Point Cook, Werribee and Tarneit on Wednesday, 5 June.

The Toyota Hiace van was first observed travelling east on Sayers Road Tarneit about 11.30pm.

Police attempted to intercept the Toyota when the driver sped off actively avoiding police.

It's alleged the vehicle was clocked at speeds at up to 130kmh, monitored by Air Wing.

Stop sticks were successfully deployed at the intersection of Hacketts and Snydes roads.

It's alleged the driver dumped the van a short time later at a railway station carpark in Tarneit.

The man fled on foot but was arrested a short time later.

A 40-year-old Hoppers Crossing man has been charged with theft of motor vehicle, dangerous driving and other driving offences.

He was remanded to appear at Werribee Magistrates' court on 5 June.

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