Cranbourne man arrested in Glenroy

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A Cranbourne man and his partner have been arrested after they evaded Sunshine police in an allegedly stolen car in Glenroy on the morning of Tuesday 9 January.

Officers were called to a welfare check on two men in a car on Wright Street in Sunshine at about 9am.

The pair evaded police in the stolen white BMW mini coupe when officers approached.

With the assistance of Air Wing, the vehicle was followed through Footscray, Melbourne CBD, Moonee Ponds, and Broadmeadows.

Officers swiftly arrested the pair when they collided with a fence in Finchley Avenue, Glenroy just after 10am.

The driver, a 29-year-old Cranbourne man, was transported to hospital with minor injuries.

The passenger, a 28-year-old St Albans man, was transported to hospital for observation.

The pair remain under hospital guard and the investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, with vision or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au