Arrest and Charges – Stolen Vehicle – Palmerston

A 24 year old male has been arrested following a police pursuit in Palmerston last night.

The male offender allegedly stole a white Toyota Prado from the Mindil Beach area at around 6:40pm.

The vehicle was later sighted at a residence in Moulden at around 11:30pm. When Police arrived on the scene the offender allegedly rammed a police vehicle before driving off.

Police deployed tyre deflation devices to stop the vehicle. The male was arrested and charged with;

  • Stealing
  • Aggravated unlawful use of a motor vehicle
  • Damage to property
  • Dangerous driving during pursuit
  • Drive with drug in blood
  • Breach of order of suspending sentence

The police vehicle suffered front end damage. Both police officers in the vehicle were uninjured.

Police urge anyone with information on the incident to contact them on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 and reference PROMIS number 9167562.

*two photos attached of damaged police vehicle.

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