Bell Park man, 33, arrested on 12 charges after lengthy police pursuit through Geelong suburbs

Geelong police have swooped on an allegedly stolen Audi after a high speed road and air pursuit through multiple suburbs, with a man arrested and charged at a Norlane home.

Bell Park man arrested after attempting to flee police by jumping over a back fence. Picture: NCA Newswire/Gaye Gerard.

Geelong police have swooped on an allegedly stolen Audi after a high speed road and air pursuit through multiple suburbs,with a man arrested and charged at a Norlane home.

Corio officers attempted to intercept a white SUV which had false number plates on Braun Ave about 2.30pm on Wednesday.

It allegedly sped off and was observed driving to a Plume Street address in Norlane with the help of the police air wing unit.

A Victoria Police spokeswoman said a man got out of the car and entered the house, with

officers surrounding the property and arresting him.

The 33-year-old Bell Park man will now face a number of offences including theft of motor vehicle, negligently deal proceedsof crime, handle stolen goods, driver while disqualified, fail to stop vehicle on police direction, drive in a manner dangerous,drive in a manner speed dangerous and reckless conduct endangering serious injury.

He will also front the Geelong Magistrates’ Court on commit and indictable offence while on bail, contravene bail condition,fraudulently use registration label and disobey red traffic light charges.

Originally published as Bell Park man, 33, arrested on 12 charges after lengthy police pursuit through Geelong suburbs