Police have arrested a man after an allegedly stolen utility crashed in Bayswater North this morning.
Officers were on patrol when they saw sparking from a light pole near intersection of Canterbury Road and Canterbury Court, Baywater North about 2.40am.
It's understood a Holden Utility, with no registration plates, crashed into the pole and the driver had fled the scene.
Local officers cordoned the area while Police Dog Squad searched for the driver.
A male was located in the backyard of a nearby home and arrested at the scene.
A 30-year-old Mulgrave man is currently assisting police with their enquiries.
It's understood the Holden was stolen in Airport West on 16 September.
Investigators urge anyone with information, dashcam or who may have witnessed the incident to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
