A 23-year-old man has been charged after allegedly stealing a utility and evading police at Caboolture yesterday afternoon.
Just before 1.30pm, the man allegedly entered a residence on Crestwood Avenue at Morayfield and stole a Ford Wildtrak before speeding off.
Around 5pm, police observed the allegedly stolen vehicle leaving a shopping centre carpark on Elliot Street. The car has allegedly sped off after officers attempted to intercept it.
PolAir observed the vehicle allegedly driving dangerously throughout Caboolture and coordinated officers to intercept it.
A tyre deflation device was successfully deployed and the vehicle came to a stop in Renmark Street, allegedly narrowly missing young children playing in the street.
The man has allegedly attempted to run from the vehicle, however nearby residents detained the man until police arrived.
The 23-year-old Caboolture South man has been charged with burglary, dangerous operation of a vehicle, unlawful use of a motor vehicle, evasion, driving without a licence and receiving tainted property.
He has appeared in Redcliffe Magistrates Court and remanded in custody until tomorrow.
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