Victorian police have arrested a man following a dramatic car chase through the suburbs of Melbourne's west today.
Officers were told that the man was involved in a two-car crash in the suburb of Melton around 9:30am this morning, where he allegedly produced a firearm and threatened the driver of the second vehicle.
He fled the scene of the collision, where the passenger of the second car – a 63-year-old woman – had to be taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
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Police searched the area looking for the man before receiving information the suspect in question had allegedly committed an aggravated burglary at another address in Melton around 11:30am.
There he had allegedly produced a gun, threatened the residents of a home and stole their Kia Sportage.
Police pursued the stolen Kia, which crossed onto the other side of the rise several times during the chase.
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Officers eventually rammed the Kia, causing it to stop and arrested the man inside just after midday.
The man – a 24-year-old from Box Hill – is currently assisting police.
Officers are asking anyone who witnessed the incident or has information on any of the alleged incidents to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.