Southern Metro Regional Crime Team detectives have arrested a man following an aggravated burglary in Mordialloc overnight.
Investigators have been told the man allegedly stole a Ford Ranger ute from an address on Purtel Close sometime overnight.
The owner of the car woke to find his car missing and tracked his vehicle to Dandenong, whereby he notified Police.
Police, the assistance of the Air Wing, followed the car through several suburbs, before the offender stopped at a shopping centre in Narre Warren.
An 18-year-old North Melbourne man was arrested without incident inside the shopping centre.
He has been charged with aggravated burglary, thefts, conduct endangering serious injury and bail offences.
He has been remanded to appear at the Dandenong Magistrates' Court later today.
Anyone who witnessed the driving, with dash cam footage or with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
