Police hunt for Wyndham Vale man over Point Cook car chase, crash

Police are searching for a Wyndham Vale man following a pursuit in Point Cook on Wednesday.

Troy MacGrotty, 27, is wanted for interview in relation to the pursuit where a car crashed into a pole on Point Cook Road.

Police also want to speak to Mr MacGrotty about a pursuit in Hoppers Crossing on Tuesday night.

Investigators believe that he may be in western suburbs.

A warrant has been issued for his arrest.

Police have already charged a Tarneit woman, 23, with conduct endangering life, evading police, theft of a motor vehicle and other offences over Wednesday’s pursuit.

The police chase began about 3pm when they spotted a blue Ford Falcon on Saltwater Boulevard. Police pursued the car for a short time before it was judged to be too dangerous to continue.

A short time later, a car matching the suspect vehicle crashed into a pole.

The woman was arrested at the scene but a man who was also in the car fled, sparking a manhunt involving the dog squad, air wing and the critical incident response team.

Anyone with information is urged to phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.