A MELBOURNE man who was caught in an attempted burglary of a Boorhaman home drove through several paddock fences in a stolen car in an attempt to avoid arrest, according to police.
Detective Sergeant Chris Hill of Wangaratta Crime Investigation Unit said police arrested the 33-year-old Glen Waverly man on Sunday, 20 April in a black Nissan Navara stolen from Eildon.
Det Sgt Hill said occupants of a Boorhaman farm arrived home during the day to find the man in the stolen black utility.
They called police and officers were quick to arrive.
“On observing police, the offender then drove through several farm fences to avoid arrest,” Det Sgt Hill said.
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“He was later arrested in the Boorhaman area.”
Det Sgt Hill said further checks found the man was wanted for “significant” offending in the Warrnambool area over the past month.
“Investigators in Wangaratta compiled a brief of evidence in relation to various charges,” he said.
Those charges included theft of motor vehicle, numerous charges of criminal damage and reckless conduct endangering life, and two counts of dangerous driving avoiding police.
The man was remanded in custody to face Benalla Magistrates’ Court on 27 May.
Det Sgt Hill said the stolen utility was a unique make, with six axles, and urged anyone who may have seen the utility in the area to contact police.
“Investigators are wishing to hear from witnesses who have observed this vehicle in the area behaving suspiciously or committing offences,” he said.
Anyone with information regarding the vehicle can call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or Wangaratta Police on (03) 5723 0888.
