Alexandra Crime Investigation Unit detectives have arrested a woman after an alleged burglary and theft of a ute along with firefighting equipment from the Highlands CFA on Ghin Ghin Road on 9 January.
The ute, a 2006 Toyota Landcruiser with CFA markings, was allegedly stolen along with the equipment.
Police located the vehicle parked in a service station on Hume Highway, Tallarook and attempted to intercept it on 10 January.
The Landcruiser ute allegedly collided with a police car, unoccupied at the time, before it drove away with police in quick pursuit.
Police lost sight of the Landcruiser which was located a short time later, abandoned on Hume Freeway, Wallan.
A 36-year-old Melton South woman was arrested nearby.
She was interviewed by detectives and is expected to be charged on summons.
A male suspect is yet to be identified.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
