Police continue to investigate a dangerous driving incident that occurred in Townsville overnight, Queensland Police say.
Around 2.55am patrolling police observed a stolen vehicle driving dangerously on Nathan Street. Police attempted to intercept the vehicle with it failing to stop.
A tyre deflation device was successfully deployed in Charles Street with all four tyres driving over the device and deflating.
The vehicle continued on for a short period of time with the driver attempting to drive from the scene, however he lost control and crashed into a power pole. The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle fled on foot.
The vehicle was stolen in the early hours of New Year’s Day during a break-in of a Hyde Park home in which property, including a second vehicle being a silver Toyota Hilux Utility, was also stolen.
The stolen utility sustained damage to the rear passenger compartment and the tyres.
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously.
