COBURG, VIC. — Operation Trinity units arrested a man following an extended chase through Melbourne’s northern suburbs this morning.
A 2024 Toyota RAV4, which was stolen from Mernda railway station over the weekend, was spotted on Plenty Road just after 11.30pm.
The Air Wing was called in to assist police on the ground as the vehicle travelled along the M80 Ring Road.
It is believed the vehicle was travelling up to speeds of 140km/h while on the freeway and at other times, overtaking on the wrong side of the road.
The Toyota exited the freeway at Sydney Road before travelling through several suburbs, including Coburg, Brunswick, Moonee Ponds and Avondale Heights.
After travelling on the Western Ring Road and into Glenroy, Brunswick police successfully deployed stop sticks in Walsh Street, Coburg.
The RAV4 eventually came to a stop after crashing into a parked car nearby.
The driver and passenger ran from the scene with police close behind.
The 30-year-old driver, who had jumped several backyard fences to try and get away, was arrested by police in Hardwick Street.
A search of the area failed to find the passenger.
The driver of no fixed address, who appeared substance affected, was taken to hospital for medical treatment.
He is currently under police guard and will be interviewed about the incident.
A search of the stolen vehicle uncovered multiple items of stolen property.
