A man will face court on Tuesday after police alleged the 36-year-old terrorised a suburban street in Victoria Park armed with a replica firearm overnight.
Cannington detectives allege the man threatened members of the public and demanded their car keys about 8.10pm on King George Street.
Victoria Park residents were told to lock their doors at the height of the incident.Credit: Perth Night News
It will be further alleged he stole a car from a man in his 20s, after threatening him with the firearm.
Police located the accused on McMillan Street, near Gloucester Street in Victoria Park where it will be alleged he pointed the replica firearm towards officers forcing them to take evasive action and draw their firearms.
The accused ran down McMillan Street and entered a home on McMillan Street where he allegedly robbed a home and threatened the occupant.
After a long negotiation with the police, the accused was taken into custody. A search of the garage at the premises by police located the replica handgun.
At the height of the incident, police issued an emergency alert to nearby residents and urged them to lock their doors.
The investigation is ongoing and detectives urge anyone with any information, CCTV, mobile phone, or dash-cam vision between 7.30pm and 8.30pm of a shirtless man wearing black shorts, to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via www.crimestopperswa.com.au.
The man was charged with two counts of aggravated home burglary, armed robbery, stealing, being armed in a way that may cause fear and carrying a controlled weapon.
He is due to appear before the Perth Magistrates Court on December 24.