Sergeant Julie-Anne Newman said the man, who was wanted by police for the dangerous driving incidents and for speeding off from police on a number of occasions, was spotted by officers driving a green Falcon in Benalla about 3pm.

"When police tried to pull the car over, the driver sped off at a fast rate of speed," she said in a statement.

"Police coordinated their response and successfully deployed stop sticks on the Midland Highway as the Grahamvale man headed into Shepparton, at times believed to be driving approximately 150km/h.

"The car came to a stop shortly after and the man ran from the vehicle.

"Police cordoned off the area at the intersection of Boundary and Old Dookie roads as they searched for the man.

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"He was arrested without incident when he tried to run from police in bushland near a number of rural properties about 6pm."

The man is currently assisting police with their inquiries.

"It is expected the man will be interviewed in relation to a number of incidents including reports of erratic and speeding driving in Benalla on Sunday in a car with alleged stolen plates, driving off from police and on the wrong side of the road in Shepparton on Monday and reports of erratic driving in Benalla in a vehicle with no plates on Tuesday," Sergeant Newman said.

At the time of those incidents, police believed the man was driving a silver Holden VE commodore sedan.

Anyone who witnessed the incidents or with information can call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or log on to crimestoppersvic.com.au.

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