A man has been charged in Noble Park after a stolen taxi crashed into a house overnight.
Emergency services were called to reports a car crashed into a home on the corner of Athol Road and Corrigan Road, Noble Park about 2.45am.
Two occupants inside the home at the time of the crash were not injured.
Investigators were told the driver ditched the taxi and took off on foot prior to police arrival.
Ground units, with assistance from the Dog Squad, patrolled the area.
A short time later Dandenong police located a male, who appeared to be out of breath, near the intersection of Corrigan Road and Cheltenham Road.
The 18-year-old Noble Park man was arrested and charged with several offences including theft of motor vehicle, reckless conduct endangering life, drive manner dangerous and unlicensed driving.
He has been bailed to appear at the Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on 24 August.
Investigations in relation to the incident remain ongoing, anyone with information that could assist police with their enquiries is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.auExternal Link
