Moorabbin Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged three males after an extended follow in two allegedly stolen vehicles yesterday afternoon.
Police were called to reports of a suspicious loiter at a carpark on Katandra Road in Ormond about 2.45pm.
Three people in a Ford Mondeo in the car park, which was allegedly stolen from Wheelers Hill, fled the scene.
Officers followed the vehicle through Glen Huntley and Caulfield to Keys Road in Moorabbin, where the trio dumped the Ford.
They allegedly then stole a Hyundai sedan, which was parked outside a business, and fled.
With assistance from the Air Wing, police followed the car through Cheltenham, Keysborough and Noble Park.
Stop sticks were deployed on Frankston Cranbourne Road, near McClelland Drive, in Langwarrin.
The vehicle continued on its rims on the Peninsula Freeway.
It came to a stop and the three male occupants of the car were arrested at the scene.
A 17-year-old Highett boy has been charged with theft of motor vehicle (x2), dangerous driving whilst being pursued by police and other driving offences.
He was remanded to appear at a children's court today.
A 17-year-old Tarneit boy has been charged with theft of motor vehicle (x2) and possess drug of dependence.
He will appear at a children's court at a later date.
A 24-year-old Frankston North man has been charged with theft of motor vehicle (x2).
He was bailed to appear at Moorabbin Magistrates' Court on 10 September, 2024.
Kathryn Muffett
