Police are investigating possible alcohol and drug links to the incidents, which occurred on Thursday night. 

The 30-year-old came to the attention of police about 8.30pm after a series of Triple-0 calls. 

About six people contacted Triple-0 as the man performed burnouts, fishtails, and doughnuts on several streets in the city. 

The man was seen driving on Vincent Road, Ryley Street and Phillipson Street for about 20 minutes. 

Senior Constable Patrick Murray of the Wangaratta Highway Patrol said the man had only narrowly avoided hitting  a person walking on a footpath. 

“It was only the sheer grace of God that no-one was hurt, seriously injured or killed,” he said. 

“He nearly side-swiped someone on a footpath. 

“His driving was that bad that it's gone from traffic-related offences to possible criminal charges. 

“One woman was a passenger in a car driving past and filmed the driver. 

"We would love her to come forward.”

The man was arrested in Phillipson Street and was interviewed, but it yet to be charged. 

Police are considering impounding the man's late-model white Ford sedan under hood driving legislation. 

“Police will be investigating whether alcohol and drugs were a determining factor in the man's behaviour,” Senior Constable Murray said. 

“We're urging anyone who saw the driving at that time to contact the Wangaratta Highway Patrol.”

Senior Constable Murray said the man had not been driving at particularly high speed but had been erratic. 

“I would like to thank the members of the public for their Triple-0 calls,” he said. 

“I'd encourage anyone who witnesses this kind of behaviour to contact Triple-0. 

“It's unacceptable. 

“I'd urge people to dob in a hoon.”

Senior Constable Murray continues to investigate. 

Call police on (03) 5723 0888 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.