Ballarat Divisional Response Unit detectives have arrested three people following an investigation into a series of recent thefts of motor vehicles and incidents of dangerous driving.
Police observed a vehicle wanted in relation to the incidents in Ballarat East around 2.30pm.
An attempt was made to pull the vehicle over, but the driver allegedly took off through the Ballarat Central area.
With the assistance of Air Wing, the vehicle was observed driving dangerously before turning into a shopping centre carpark on Gillies Road in Wendouree where it had a minor collision with another vehicle.
The male driver and passenger fled the vehicle on foot and were both arrested a short time later in the vicinity of the shopping centre.
Two 23-year-old Ballarat men are currently in police custody and expected to be charged with numerous offences relating to theft of motor vehicles and dangerous driving.
A 23-year-old Ballarat woman was also identified as a passenger of the vehicle and is currently also assisting investigators with enquiries
No one was injured during the incident.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or with dashcam footage is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or log onto www.crimestoppersvic.com.auExternal Link.
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