Detectives from Ballarat Crime Investigation Unit have arrested a man after a pursuit in Ballarat this morning, Victoria Police say.
Police attempted to intercept a Holden commodore ute on Grant Street, Sebastopol at about 11.15am.
The vehicle failed to stop and was monitored by police across the Ballarat area.
A short pursuit was initiated.
A short time later the vehicle crashed into parked cars on Ascot Street South and the driver ran from the scene.
A 26-year-old Sebastopol man was tracked to Dana Street, Ballarat where he was arrested on the roof of a house.
He is being charged with two counts of aggravated burglary, three counts of theft of motor vehicle, criminal damage by fire, conduct endangering life and numerous traffic related matters.
The man is expected to be presented before the Ballarat Magistrates’ Court later today for a remand application.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
