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Police have arrested a 20-year-old Point Cook man after a stolen BMW SUV, allegedly taken from Williams Landing, crashed on Palmers Road, Point Cook on 11 August. The driver is under police guard in hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, and a machete was among items seized from the vehicle.
Stolen BMW Spotted On Palmers Road
Police have arrested a 20-year-old Point Cook man after a stolen vehicle crashed in Point Cook on Tuesday, 11 August.
Police Air Wing crew spotted a black BMW SUV driving erratically along Palmers Road at about 9.30am AEST. The vehicle, allegedly stolen from Williams Landing on Monday, 10 August, smashed into the back of a van before veering onto the wrong side of the road and colliding with a safety barrier.
Crash And Arrest
The driver reportedly attempted to climb the barrier to flee the scene but was unsuccessful. Several police vehicles arrived at the scene within minutes and the man was arrested immediately.
He remains under police guard in hospital, being treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the van was not injured. It comes as five mayors across the west call for more police amid concerns about crime in growing suburbs like Point Cook.
Machete Seized In Search
Officers searched the stolen BMW and packed several items into evidence bags, including a machete.
The crash adds to a run of disruption on Point Cook‘s roads, with drivers already contending with delays across the suburb.
Police Appeal For Witnesses
Police are urging anyone who witnessed the crash, or who has footage or information, to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersvic.com.au.
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