A coordinated response from uniform police and specialist units resulted in the arrest of two males in Mount Waverley this morning.
Police observed a black Lexus with stolen plates in Dandenong this morning about 1.20am.
Officers attempted to intercept the vehicle before it sped off towards Melbourne’s east.
Air Wing was called in and followed the Lexus to Churcher Court and Parkinson Street in Mount Waverley where it was abandoned.
The Dog Squad and the Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) responded quickly to assist uniform officers who swarmed the area to locate the occupants.
A teenage boy was located by a police dog nearby and taken into custody, with a second man arrested shortly after.
A 16-year-old boy from the Bass Coast area and a 32-year-old man from Noble Park are currently in custody.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, has dashcam or CCTV footage or anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit an online confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
