Police have arrested and charged two men after an alleged extended follow in Tarneit overnight, the second such incident in 24 hours.
Police observed an allegedly stolen White 2015 BMW X1 travelling north on Sapling Boulevard in Truganina about 11.30pm on Wednesday, June 5.
The BMW is believed to have been involved in significant offending since the car was stolen from Point Cook on May 31.
With assistance from the police air wing, the BMW was alleged to have been observed travelling at speeds of 150 and 200 kilometres per hour throughout Truganina, Laverton North, Hoppers Crossing and the Princes Freeway at Point Cook.
After attempts by police to slow the vehicle using stop sticks failed, the car continued to be driven erratically at high speed before coming to a stop in Memphis Drive, Truganina, where a man, believed to be a passenger, exited the BMW.
The 19-year-old Truganina man was arrested a short time later in Orlando Drive and charged with theft of motor vehicle and bailed to Werribee Magistrate’s Court on October 28.
Officers later arrested a second man, an 18-year-old, at about 4.30am on Thursday, June 6, in Hayden Street, Hoppers Crossing.
It’s alleged the Hoppers Crossing man was in possession of the BMW which was stolen from Leroy Street, Point Cook, during an aggravated burglary on May 31.
He has been charged with: Reckless conduct endangering life; reckless conduct endangering serious injury; theft of a motor vehicle; failing to stop vehicle on police direction; driving whilst disqualified; aggravated burglary; obtaining property by deception, handling stolen goods and possessing a controlled weapon.
He will appear before the Sunshine Magistrates’ court later today.
The investigation is continuing and police urge anyone with information to come forward.
The previous evening, Tuesday, June 4, police arrested and charged a 40-year-old Hoppers Crossing man after a high speed chase through multiple suburbs came to an end in Tarneit.
Anyone who witnessed either incident or has information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppers.com.au
