Man fronts court after allegedly leading police on high speed chase in a stolen car

The 22-year-old man arrested on a rooftop after a high speed police chase, facing more than 25 charges, will stay behind bars.

A 22-year-old man charged with numerous offences after allegedly leading police on a high speed chase around Caboolture in a stolen car will remain in jail until his next court date.

Tiger James Bal appeared in Redcliffe Magistrates Court twice on Tuesday – the first represented by a duty lawyer, the second time on his own.

The matter was mentioned again on Wednesday.

A man was eventually arrested on a rooftop. Picture: Queensland Police Service.

Bal was arrested on January 11 after police allegedly spotted him driving a stolen black Audi S5 at high speeds through Caboolture suburbs.

After a pursuit, which involved Polair, Bal was arrested at Burkeley Court and charged with unlawful use of a motor vehicle, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, evade police, burglary and possess dangerous drugs.

The stolen black Audi narrowly missing cars while driving down the other side of the road.

The court heard Bal had a lengthy criminal history including an incident in 2019 where he was sentenced to 17 months imprisonment for possessing a shortened firearm in public, unlawful use of a motor vehicle and receiving tainted property.

On Tuesday Bal was not impressed with the duty lawyer’s efforts and decided to represent himself in Redcliffe Magistrates Court today.

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He was escorted into the courthouse wearing handcuffs.

After originally stating he wished to plead guilty and be sentenced on all matters Bal heeded a warning from Magistrate Bucknall and opted to seek legal advice.

Bal also decided not to apply for bail.

The matter was adjourned until Wednesday.

It was mentioned briefly today by the duty lawyer. No application for bail was made and the matter was adjourned until February 16.

The man being arrested on a roof in Caboolture by police on January 11.

The 22-year-old is facing a total of 26 charges for offences which occurred between December 16, 2020 and January 11, 2021.

Charges including multiple counts of stealing, breach of bail, unlawful use of a motor vehicle, break and enter and driving without a licence disqualified by a court order.