In short:
Police arrested a 34-year-old man in Werribee after tracking a Mercedes with alleged stolen plates using the airwing on the Princes Highway. The man was arrested inside the Highway Lounge near the Maltby Bypass and faces multiple charges.
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Police arrested a man in Werribee after an incident involving the airwing on Thursday 5 February.
Officers were patrolling the Princes Highway about 10.15am when they observed a red Mercedes AMG allegedly displaying stolen number plates. Police began tracking the vehicle with assistance from the airwing as it continued along the highway.
The vehicle was followed to a service station on the Princes Highway at the Maltby Bypass, near the intersection of Werribee Main Road and Wests Road. Police allege the driver stopped the car and fled on foot.
The man is alleged to have run into the Highway Lounge and attempted to hide inside the toilets, where the hiding attempt was short-lived, with police flushing him out. He was arrested by police without further incident.
The 34-year-old was charged with aggravated burglary, theft of motor vehicle, possessing a drug of dependence, and handling stolen goods.
He was due to face the Bail and Remand Court later that day, where police were expected to seek his remand.
