Police seek witnesses to semi-trailer evade

Heathcote police are appealing for witnesses after a large white, semi-trailer failed to stop when directed by police in Heathcote at approximately 6pm on 24 August.

Police responded to calls from concerned community members reporting the semi-trailer driving erratically along Seymour-Tooborac Road from Seymour towards Tooborac, at approximately 5.10 pm.

A short time later, police located the vehicle on the Northern highway travelling towards Heathcote.

Police attempted to intercept the semi-trailer before it turned left onto Heathcote-Redesdale Road.

The truck was later discovered abandoned on a small track opposite Fenneys Lane in Benloch, the driver is yet to be located.

Anyone who saw the semi-trailer or has dash-cam footage is urged to contact crime stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.auExternal Link

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