Dam soaked – Pair charged

Moreland Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged two waterlogged thieves in a farm dam this morning after they allegedly dumped a stolen car in Macedon.

The pair first came to police attention in Cumberland Road Pascoe Vale when detectives noticed the man and woman in what appeared to be a brand-new black Triton utility about 12.50am.

A check of the NSW registration plates indicated they were stolen.

Officers on the ground attempted to intercept the Ute before it sped off driving in an erratic manner.

The vehicle was followed with assistance of the Airwing through Broadmeadows, the Calder Freeway, into Sunbury and then Macedon.

Broadmeadows van members were able to successfully stop stick the vehicle in Black Forest Road where it came to rest a short time later.

Police swooped on the area with uniform members, Airwing and Dog Squad closing in on the pair after they ran from the dumped Ute into scrubland.

PD Ted along with his handler led officers to a farm dam where the cold, wet and shivering pair were found half submerged trying to get away.

They were coaxed from the water and arrested without incident.

A 34-year-old man, of no fixed address, has been charged with theft of motor vehicle, theft from motor vehicle, evade police and other related charges.

He faced Broadmeadows Magistrates’ Court today.

A 25-year-old woman of no fixed address has been charged with theft of motor vehicle and theft from motor vehicle.

She has been bailed to appear at Broadmeadows Magistrates’ Court on 7 November.

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