Police have arrested a 16-year-old boy following an alleged aggravated burglary and the theft of a car in Berwick last night.
Officers spotted an allegedly stolen grey Mercedes sedan on the Princes Highway in Narre Warren at about 3:35am.
The vehicle was seen allegedly travelling at speeds of up to 200km/h.
Police observed the Mercedes as it allegedly travelled throughout Berwick and then inbound on the Princes Freeway, reaching speeds of up to 200km/h.
Police will allege the Mercedes narrowly missed colliding with another vehicle on Wheelers Park Drive.
Officers successfully deployed a tyre deflation device on Clyde Road.
The vehicle allegedly continued driving onto the Monash Freeway before being dumped near the Stud Road exit in Dandenong North.
It’s alleged that the driver of the Mercedes fled on foot.
With the assistance of a K9 unit, police arrested a teen in a nearby reserve.
A 16-year-old boy from the Casey area will be interviewed by police today.
Investigators will allege the Mercedes was stolen from a Coachella Way property in Berwick overnight.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
