Man arrested and stolen car recovered in Reservoir

An alleged driver has been arrested after a stolen vehicle reached alleged speeds of 120km/h in a 60 zone in Melbourne’s north early hours this morning.

Officers on patrol caught site of an allegedly stolen silver Subaru Liberty on Barry Road in Campbellfield about 1am.

Police kept eyes on the vehicle as travelled along Mahoney’s Road.

Officers attempted to intercept the Subaru before it allegedly took off at speed, reaching 120km/h in a 60 zone.

The Subaru was allegedly dumped on High Street before the driver took off on foot along the Broadway.

With the assistance of the dog squad, the alleged driver was arrested sitting at a bus stop in the vicinity.

A 31-year-old Donnybrook man will be interviewed by investigators.

Investigators allege the Subaru was stolen from a Mickleham address in May.

The arrest and stolen vehicle recovery forms part of Operation Nighthawk.

Operation Nighthawk sees uniform police and detectives team up with specialist resources to target offenders and disrupt their activities.

Those in stolen cars or driving around the streets recklessly – who police believe are often out to commit further offences – are targeted and arrested during the operation.

All areas of Hume are a focus for the operation, including Broadmeadows, Coolaroo, Craigieburn, Mickleham, Meadow Heights and Roxburgh Park.

Officers in charge of the operation work to coordinate the resources in the field, providing directions to police based on real-time intelligence.

Senior Constable Paul Hogan

Media Unit

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