A 24-year-old Richardson man is in custody and will face the ACT Magistrates’ Court today, 29 December, following a police pursuit of a stolen Kia vehicle in South Canberra.

At 3:30pm yesterday afternoon, Tuesday, 28 December, ACT Police sighted a stolen vehicle travelling south on multiple footpaths across Gowrie and Wanniassa, narrowly avoiding pedestrians and cyclists.

ACT Police observed the driving manner to be dangerous and erratic, with the Kia travelling against the flow of traffic, narrowly avoiding a collision, before a pursuit began.

When cornered in a cul-de-sac the driver accelerated directly at police, colliding with their vehicle causing the Kia to plunge through a fence and roll multiple times onto its roof. 

The 24-year-old then ran from the scene before being apprehended a short distance away.

He was arrested and has been charged with 11 offences, including driving under the influence of Methamphetamine, driving on a suspended licence, driving a motor vehicle at police and damage of a Police vehicle.

After a routine hospital check, the individual was later deemed fit for police custody.

Anyone with information about vehicle thefts that can assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Information can be provided anonymously.

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