Man arrested after evading police through Melbourne's east

A man has been arrested after allegedly evading police in a suspected stolen vehicle through Melbourne’s eastern suburbs this morning.

The Air Wing spotted a suspicious vehicle on Dougharty Road in Heidelberg West about 2.45am.

Officers attempted to intercept the vehicle on Waiora Road in Heidelberg Heights before it took off at a fast rate of speed.

Another intercept was attempted on Banksia Street in Heidelberg with the vehicle once again allegedly evading police.

The Subaru Outback, which is believed to be stolen, was followed through Bulleen, Templestowe Lower, Montmorency, Watsonia and Yallambie.

Stop sticks were successfully deployed, puncturing all four tyres, before the vehicle came to a stop with the driver surrendering at the intersection of Grace and High streets in Watsonia.

A 29-year-old Wallan man is expected to be interviewed.

John McLaughlan

Media Unit
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