A man has been arrested following an aggravated burglary in Altona this morning.
It's alleged the man gained entry to a McBain Street home just after 2.30am before stealing the keys to a Mazda SUV parked in the driveway.
The offender has then allegedly attempted to flee the scene in the Mazda however Altona Police officers, in the area after receiving reports of a man sighted acting suspiciously, spotted the SUV reversing from the driveway.
Officers boxed in the Mazda which then crashed into the police van, along with the victims two other parked vehicles and the residential fence.
Police used capsicum spray to arrest the 34-year-old Reservoir man who is currently assisting with their enquiries.
Two adults and two children home at the time of the aggravated burglary were not injured.
During the incident, the offender has driven over a gas main in the front yard of the premises and eleven people from three neighbouring homes were subsequently evacuated.
