A man is in hospital under police guard after he was allegedly involved in multiple incidents across the Goulburn Valley yesterday.
It is believed officers first sighted an allegedly stolen Toyota Hilux on the Goulburn Valley Highway and Killingworth Road in Molesworth on 30 July about 12.15pm.
A man ran from the vehicle into a nearby shed, allegedly stealing another Toyota Hilux.
The man drove the Hilux but quickly became bogged, before allegedly running into another property and threatening the occupant with an axe.
It is alleged the man stole another Hilux and fled in the vehicle.
Police monitored the stolen vehicle into the Yarck area when they received reports of a collision on the Maroondah Highway about 1.50pm.
Officers were quickly on scene and attempted to arrest the man, who was allegedly resistant and violent towards them.
A taser was deployed, and although unsuccessful, officers were still able to overpower the man and take him into custody.
The 33-year-old man is currently in hospital under police guard.
The driver of the other vehicle involved in the collision, an 83-year-old Bonnie Doon man, was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Alexandra Crime Investigation Unit detectives would like to encourage members of the community who assisted or were involved in any of the incidents to contact them or Crime Stoppers.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, has CCTV/dashcam footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
