Police have arrested two teenagers after a stolen vehicle was involved in a carjacking, driven erratically and rammed civilian vehicles in Melbourne’s northern suburbs.
Officers were initially called to reports of a carjacking in Village Circuit, Maribyrnong, about 10.50am on Thursday, June 6.
Police said a group of offenders armed with machetes got out of a Holden Colorado utility and threatened the occupants of a black Audi Wagon.
The Audi was subsequently stolen and both vehicles drove away in convoy.
Responding police attempted to intercept the vehicles but police said the drivers refused to stop and drove off, ramming two police vehicles in the process.
Checks revealed the Holden had been stolen from a Spotswood property on Wednesday, June 5.
The Air Wing was called in and located the Holden utility which continued to be driven erratically, weaving in and out of traffic, disobeying road signs and ramming into civilian vehicles.
Police said stop sticks were successfully deployed at the intersection of Grand Boulevard and Mount Ridley Road in Craigieburn.
Despite several tyres being deflated, the vehicle continued to be driven on its rims, causing sparks to fly as it moved amid heavy traffic on the Hume Freeway, according to police.
Eventually the ute came to a stop and two occupants attempted to flee on foot, jumping over the freeway guard rail and into bushland.
Detectives managed to chase down the pair who were arrested.
A 15-year-old St Albans boy and 15-year-old Broadmeadows boy are now assisting investigators with their inquiries.
The black Audi Wagon and the offenders connected to that vehicle have yet to be located.
The Audi is a 2020 model and has registration plates JNL 168.
Anyone who sights the vehicle should contact triple-0 immediately.
Anyone with other information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimstoppersvic.com.au
