A 22-year-old Glenorchy man is in police custody following a series of alleged dangerous driving incidents and an attempted carjacking on Thursday.
The man was arrested at Lawitta, on the Lyell Highway, yesterday evening, with police apprehending him as he allegedly tried to steal a car while a female occupant was in the vehicle.
The woman, who was not known to the man, was not physically injured.
Earlier, the man is alleged to have evaded police in a stolen vehicle in the Molesworth area, before he engaged in dangerous driving through Glenorchy, Bridgewater, Brighton and New Norfolk, between 4pm and 5.15pm.
In one instance, the man is alleged to have driven against the flow of traffic while crossing the Bridgewater Bridge.
Further, a police vehicle was damaged at Molesworth, and a police vehicle and private vehicle were damaged in separate collisions at New Norfolk. There were no injuries reported.
Police had initially wanted to question the man on Thursday in relation to unresolved matters in the Bridgewater area.
Investigations are continuing.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has CCTV or dashcam footage of a Mazda BT50 four-wheel-drive being driven in an erratic manner in the Glenorchy, Bridgewater and Derwent Valley areas, is asked to contact police on 131 444.
You can also report anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or through www.crimestopperstas.com.au
