A MAN has been charged for allegedly driving a front-end loader into a car in Myrtleford on Friday.
Police said a 31-year-old Myrtleford man allegedly drove the front-end loader through a woman’s front yard on Mummary Road, before hitting her Holden Captiva at about 12.35pm.
“No one was injured, and it is believed the pair are known to each other,” a police statement read.
“Investigators believe the front-end loader was then driven erratically through Myrtleford, before the male driver exited the vehicle and allegedly stole cigarettes and alcohol from a supermarket on Myrtle Street.”
The front-end loader was recovered by police in Merriang South at 7.15pm.
Police will allege the yellow Caterpillar vehicle was stolen from Merriang South overnight.
The 31-year-old was charged with theft of motor vehicle, theft, and criminal damage.
He has been remanded to appear before Wangaratta Magistrates’ Court on Monday, September 23.