Police are appealing for witnesses following multiple collisions and a civilian foot chase in Yarragon yesterday afternoon.
It’s alleged a man driving a stolen Nissan Tiida collided with two cars on the Princes Freeway about 4.15pm.
The car lost a wheel during the collisions before the driver dumped it in Acacia Court.
The driver fled the scene on foot until he was confronted by two members of the public.
Police will allege the man attempted to discharge a firearm at the pair, however the gun failed to fire.
The witnesses continued to follow the man and alerted police to his location.
A 36-year-old Moe man was arrested near the Princes Highway and the firearm was recovered by police nearby.
He was charged and remanded to appear before Latrobe Valley Magistrates’ Court today.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, has dashcam/CCTV footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
