Police have arrested a 17-year-old Cranbourne North male, as well as four other males, following a lengthy car chase involving two stolen vehicles on Thursday 11 January.
The two stolen vehicles, a BMW and a Mercedes, were observed in Endeavour Hills at around 8.20am and were monitored by police.
The vehicles travelled through multiple suburbs, with police using stop sticks in Camberwell and Glen Waverley.
The occupants dumped the BMW on Sanday Street in Glen Waverley before getting into the Mercedes and fleeing.
Police followed the Mercedes to Heathmere Crescent in Endeavour Hills, with all five occupants exiting the car, which had blown its front driver-side tyre, and attempting to flee on foot.
Police quickly arrested all five occupants, who are currently assisting police with enquiries.
Police arrested a 18 year-old Doveton man, a 20-year-old Frankston man, a 17-year-old Narre Warren male, a 17-year-old Cranbourne North male and a 16-year-old Dandenong male.
No one was injured during the pursuit.
Police have begun investigating the exact circumstances surrounding the incidents.
Endeavour Hills resident Michael Quaremba said he had been a resident of the area since 1980 and crime had been on the rise lately.
“There seems to be reoccurring crime relating to car thefts and burglaries in the area,” he said.
“Every time there is an incident like this, the locals become frustrated because Endeavour Hills is actually a beautiful suburb, generally speaking it is quite safe.
“Sadly, these crime shine a bad light on the area.”
