Cop car rammed

The rammed police car. Picture: PHILIP TYME 234556_02

A cop car has been rammed by an allegedly stolen tow truck in Cranbourne.

On Saturday 17 April at around 9.40am it is alleged a tow truck was stolen from a business located at the intersection of Clarendon Street and High Street in Cranbourne.

A short time later the stolen tow truck was located by police in Duff Street, where it rammed a marked vehicle before driving off.

The police car was extensively damaged, however fortunately no-one was injured.

The tow truck was located a short time later abandoned in Central Parkway, Cranbourne West.

Investigators are urging anyone who witnessed the incident or may have dashcam footage to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au