Police have charged a 21-year-old Dallas man allegedly spotted doing 170km/h in a stolen car in Melbourne’s north about 12.40am.
The police Air Wing was out on patrol when a speeding Toyota Hilux caught their attention travelling along the Western Ring Road.
Enquiries determined the vehicle also had false plates.
The chopper took up observations above and guided members on the ground to Weemala Court, Meadows Heights, where the driver dumped the vehicle.
Officers converged on the area, searching for the driver who had fled on foot.
The alleged driver was located hiding in the rear of a Tarcoola Avenue home and taken into custody.
The Dallas man was charged with theft of motor vehicle, dangerous driving while being pursued by police, reckless conduct endangering life, speed dangerous, breach of bail, drug possession and other driving offences.
He was remanded overnight to appear before the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court today.
