By Brendan Rees
Police have arrested four people following a pursuit of an alleged stolen tow truck in Clyde on Saturday 26 September.
The pursuit began after patrolling officers spotted the truck about 8am, following reports it had been “acting suspiciously,” according to police.
The truck took off and allegedly drove onto the wrong side of the road and ran red lights.
Police say as the tow truck eventually slowed down in Skye after sustaining two flat tyres, the three occupants jumped from the moving tow truck and ran towards a Volkswagen, which had suddenly pulled up alongside the truck.Officers quickly arrested all three occupants and the driver of the Volkswagen without incident.
Police also seized a haul of drugs alleged to be methyl amphetamine, ecstasy and Valium, along with a significant amount of cash during a search of the vehicle.
It’s alleged the registration plates of the tow truck were false, and the truck also allegedly matched the description of a tow truck that had been stolen from Braeside, and was involved in a series of vehicle thefts.
All four offenders were interviewed at Dandenong Police where one was released on bail while the remaining three were remanded in custody.
A 28-year-old Frankston North man has been charged with reckless exposure of a police officer to risk by driving, conduct endangering serious injury, driving related offences.
A 29-year-old Langwarrin man has been charged with theft of a motor vehicle, multiple counts of possessing a drug of dependence, possessing proceeds of crime and bail offences.
A 26-year-old Pakenham woman and a 30-year-old Keysborough man were also charged following the incident.
