Investigations are continuing following a lengthy police pursuit on Thursday afternoon that involved officers from two states.
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The driver of an alleged stolen vehicle who led police on a potentially dangerous chase around the Far South Coast was eventually arrested in Cann River, Victoria.
The 23-year-old Traralgon man was remanded into custody after being charged with theft of a motor vehicle, handling stolen goods and unlawful assault, with a court date to be confirmed.
A 23-year-old woman, also from Traralgon and believed to be the passenger in the car, was released pending further inquiries.
Three NSW Police vehicles were damaged during a number of pursuits of the alleged stolen vehicle in the Far South Coast.
All three cars suffered minor damage and were able to be driven from the scene.
Fairfax Media has been told the driver was attempting to organise a vehicle trade with a Tathra man around 1pm Thursday, but took off once it became apparent the vehicle was possibly stolen.
Just after 2pm, police attempted to stop a Holden Commodore sedan with Victorian number plates travelling south along Sapphire Coast Drive near Kalaru.
The vehicle allegedly failed to stop and a pursuit was initiated, but was stopped a short time later due to safety concerns.
Police re-sighted the vehicle near a fun park on Sapphire Coast Drive, Berrambool, and a pursuit was initiated where it’s alleged the Commodore hit a police car, causing minor damage.
The pursuit was terminated, again due to safety concerns.
The vehicle was later sighted at a service centre in Eden, at which time the driver was out of the vehicle.
He got back into his vehicle as police approached and as he left a further two police vehicles suffered damage.
Far South Coast Chief Inspector Anthony Moodie said no-one was injured during the incidents.
“Police would like to thank the public for their assistance in ultimately bringing about this arrest by providing vital information in relation to the car and driver,” Inspector Moodie said.
“There are many dangers when police are pursuing persons attempting to evade them, and police will consider many factors concerning the pursuit and danger to the public.
“These will include, but not limited to, the speed and location, the time/day of week, weather and road conditions, traffic density including vehicles and pedestrians.”
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