Police have arrested a 29-year-old man armed with a gun who fled the scene of a crash involving a stolen car in Pascoe Vale South this morning.
Emergency services received reports that a Volvo SUV had crashed into a fence on Coonans Road shortly after 9am.
Witnesses then reported seeing the driver flee the vehicle, allegedly armed with a firearm.
Officers rapidly descended on the scene, locating and arresting the man on Parkstone Avenue within 10 minutes.
A firearm was also located nearby after a search of the area was conducted.
Police will allege the Volvo was stolen from a North Melbourne address on 16 July and also displayed stolen registration plates.
The Pascoe Vale South man will now be interviewed in relation to the incident.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, with vision or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit an anonymous report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
