Boy arrested after evading police

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A 15-year-old boy from Hoppers Crossing has been arrested after evading police in an allegedly stolen vehicle in Tarneit last night.

Police spotted an allegedly stolen silver Toyota Camry travelling south on Tarneit Road about 9.25pm on Sunday, June 2.

With assistance from the air wing, police followed the vehicle as it continued through backstreets before it came to a stop in Lilyturf Drive and the two occupants fled on foot.

The driver, a 15-year-old Hoppers Crossing boy, was located inside a property on Wilandra Drive a short time later.

He was arrested and is expected to be charged on summons with handle stolen goods, reckless conduct, dangerous driving and other traffic offences.

The other occupant of the vehicle remains at large and investigations are ongoing.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppers.com.au