Police search for driver of stolen vehicle after police vehicle rammed

ACT Policing are searching for a suspect that rammed a police vehicle with a stolen vehicle yesterday afternoon.

At about 3.15pm yesterday, police noticed the White Toyota Prado driving erratically at about 3.15pm in Stirling before it was later sighted in Coombs and again in Weston. The vehicle was observed to be speeding, driving across greenbelt areas and ignoring intersections and police directions to stop.

At about 3.35pm, police said the Prado was sighted entering onto Hindmarsh Drive from Larakia Street, Waramanga where it immediately crossed all three lanes and drove onto the footpath. Two officers attempted to stop the driver of the Prado including using a taser through the open driver’s side window. These attempts were unsuccessful.

A marked police vehicle was positioned across Hindmarsh Drive to stop traffic and ensure the safety of the public. The Prado then reversed at speed, ramming into the front of the police vehicle. The Prado left the scene at speed, along a footpath towards McInnes Street.

Just after 10pm, ACT Fire and Rescue were called to reports of a vehicle fire on Tooms Place in Lyons.
Upon arrival they located the Toyota Prado on fire with fire spread into a toilet block it was parked next too.

The fire was quickly extinguished and police searched the area for the offenders and evidence.

Police are seeking any witnesses to yesterday’s incident, including any dashcam footage of the white Toyota Prado, between 3.00pm yesterday and 10.45pm last night.

Anyone who can assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website.  Please quote 7799654. Information can be provided anonymously.