Man charged after stolen car tracked to Ocean Grove

Geelong Divisional Response Unit detectives charged a man after an extended follow in Ocean Grove yesterday.

Officers were called to reports of an unknown man in the shed of a property on Arkins St in Point Lonsdale just before 9.30am.

The man was approached by the property owner and allegedly fled in a white Mitsubishi Triton.

There were no injuries.

The Air Wing followed the stolen Mitsubishi as it drove through the streets of Ocean Grove, allegedly reaching speeds of up to 135km/h.

It was dumped near a playground at the intersection of Omega Drive and Empress Boulevard in Ocean Grove where officers moved in, arresting the 22-year-old driver.

The man was charged with:

• burglary

• theft of motor vehicle

• theft from motor vehicle

• fail to stop on police direction

• drive manner dangerous

• reckless conduct endangering serious injury (x2)

• drive whilst disqualified

He was remanded to appear at Geelong Magistrates’ Court today.

The Mitsubishi was allegedly stolen overnight in the Geelong area

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