A man has been charged following the alleged theft of a car and subsequent pursuit near Maitland today.
About 7.50am today (Wednesday 28 February 2024), police attended Laurie Drive, Raworth, where they sighted a Toyota Hilux, which had earlier been reported as stolen.
As police approached the vehicle, the driver allegedly drove away and a pursuit was initiated, continuing towards Tenambit.
The pursuit came to an end a short time later on Korbel Street, after the vehicle crashed through a fence.
The driver then allegedly fled the scene, with PolAir and the Dog Unit brought in to assist.
Following inquiries, a 22-year-old man was arrested inside a home on O'Hearn Street, Tenambit, a short time later.
He was taken to Maitland Police Station where he was charged with police pursuit - not stop - drive recklessly, drive recklessly/furiously or speed/manner dangerous, and drive motor vehicle during disqualification period.
He was also charged with a further 17 offences regarding other matters:
- Five counts of dishonestly obtain financial advantage etc by deception
- Hinder or resist police officer in the execution of duty
- Drive motor vehicle during disqualification period
- Use etc offensive weapon to prevent lawful detention etc
- Assault police officer in execution of duty without actual bodily harm
- Not give particulars to other driver
- Destroy or damage property
- Goods in personal custody suspected being stolen
- Take and drive conveyance without consent of owner
- Drive conveyance taken without consent of owner
- Drive while licence cancelled
- Enter vehicle or boat without consent of owner/occupier
- Larceny
He has been refused bail to appear before Maitland Local Court tomorrow (Thursday 29 February 2024).
