A 31-year-old Seaford man has been charged with multiple offences after a stolen Holden Commodore ute allegedly reached speeds of up to 200km/h and travelled on three wheel rims across Melbourne’s south-east.
Victoria Police confirmed on Friday afternoon, 9 October, that the man had been charged following his arrest in Springvale earlier that morning.
Seaford Man Charged With Driving And Vehicle Theft Offences
Police said the charges include dangerous driving while being pursued by police, driving in a manner dangerous, driving at a dangerous speed, theft of a motor vehicle, possession of a drug of dependence and driving while disqualified.
The man appeared before Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on Friday and was remanded in custody until 12 October, police confirmed.
Stolen Ute Allegedly Reached 200km/h
Operation Trinity officers spotted the Holden Commodore ute, allegedly displaying false registration plates, in Chadstone about 12.50am. Police deployed stop sticks after the driver allegedly accelerated away during an attempted intercept.
Despite the damaged tyres, police allege the vehicle reached speeds of up to 200km/h and travelled on the wrong side of the road at times before coming to a stop in Springvale. The driver allegedly fled on foot before being arrested nearby.
STPL News reported the alleged 200km/h drive and arrest earlier on Friday, before police announced that charges had been laid.
Source: Victoria Police, 9 October 2026 (updated statement).
