Police arrest three in Hoppers Crossing

Police have arrested three people after an allegedly stolen car was dumped in Hoppers Crossing last night.

Officers first saw the vehicle driving along Bulban Road, Werribee about 9.35pm.

They attempted to intercept the car but it sped off on them.

The Air Wing was called in and it tracked the car to McKellar Avenue, Hoppers Crossing where the car was dumped.

Four females ran from the vehicle and police swarmed the area.

Three females were arrested by local members with the assistance of the Air Wing and Dog Squad.

A 17-year-old girl from Harkness has been charged with theft of motor vehicle and released on bail.

A 17-year-old Werribee girl was charged with theft of motor vehicle and will appear at a Children's Court at a later date.

A 20-year-old Kangaroo Flat woman was charged with theft of motor vehicle and will appear at Melbourne Magistrates' Court today.

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