UPDATE: Four people have been charged following a police pursuit in Benalla on Monday afternoon, with two remanded to appear in court on Tuesday.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
$0/
(min cost $0)
or signup to continue reading
Police said the remanded pair, a 21-year-old Myrtleford woman and a Baranduda man, 24, have been charged with burglary and theft of motor vehicle.
Two Wangaratta males, aged 16 and 19, have been charged with burglary and theft of motor vehicle and bailed to appear in court at a later date.
EARLIER: Four people have been arrested after a high speed police pursuit through Wangaratta and Benalla.
Police were called to a burglary at an address on Phillipson Street, Wangaratta about 2.10pm.
In a statement, police said a black Volkswagen Golf Sedan was seen leaving the property before police arrival and various attempts were made to intercept the vehicle through Wangaratta.
The statement said the vehicle was monitored with the assistance of Police Airwing and a pursuit was initiated when the vehicle reached Benalla.
IN OTHER NEWS:
The Volkswagen Sedan collided with a police vehicle on Bridge Street, Benalla shortly before 3pm.
Footage of the pursuit shows at least four police cars following a black car, which skids along Bridge Street, smoke coming off its wheels, and spins before coming to a stop.
No one was injured during the collision and two men and two women were taken into custody.
They are currently assisting police with their enquiries.
Anyone with information or dash cam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au