In short:
Chemist staff in Werribee were seen hiding behind the counter as police arrested a 21-year-old after a stolen Nissan Navara allegedly drove erratically along Ballan Road. Police are appealing for dashcam footage from around 8.30am.
The vehicle was narrowly missing pedestrians.
A man has been arrested following a short foot pursuit in Werribee after a stolen vehicle allegedly stalled in the middle of a busy street.
Police say the man first came to their attention after multiple calls to Triple Zero (000) reported an erratic driver on Ballan Road about 8.30am.
The 2012 Nissan Navara, which was bearing stolen number plates, was allegedly seen driving on the wrong side of the road and along footpaths, narrowly missing pedestrians.
Local police located the vehicle stopped in the middle of Synnot Street, where it is believed to have stalled.
The driver allegedly attempted to restart the ute before fleeing on foot. He ran into a nearby chemist, where police followed.
Staff inside the store were visibly shocked and were seen hiding behind the counter as police rushed in after the man. Officers brought him to the ground to make the arrest. Witnesses say the man was heard screaming during the incident.
The 21-year-old Manor Lakes man was transported to hospital under police guard.
Police say he will be interviewed once released.
Investigators are appealing for witnesses or motorists with dashcam footage who may have passed the vehicle on Ballan Road about 8.30am to come forward.
