MOOROOLBARK, VIC. — A man has been arrested after evading police in an allegedly stolen vehicle in Mooroolbark overnight.
Mooroolbark police were called to a suspect vehicle on Felix Grove and found the driver passed out just before midnight.
The male driver woke up and collided with the police car, causing minor damage before driving away.
A short time later, the stolen vehicle was located in Sherlock Road, Mooroolbark and clipped a police car before fleeing the scene.
The vehicle was then dumped in Lanier Crescent in Croydon. With the assistance of the Air Wing and Dog Squad, a man was arrested at a residence on Holloway Road, Croydon.
A 22-year-old Ringwood East man remains in custody.
Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
