'Reckless' Alleged Car Thief Pursued by Australian Police

Police in Australia’s Northern Territory said they “were on their A-game” when chasing down and apprehending a “reckless” driver ripping through the town of Humpty Doo in an allegedly stolen vehicle on Tuesday, April 16.

Police dashcam footage shows the suspect weaving through traffic at speed in a silver sedan. An officer can also be seen throwing a tire-deflation device onto the ground before police close in on the suspect and pin him to the grass.

“The driving we saw on Tuesday was incredibly dangerous and could have easily resulted in injuries or death," Detective Sergeant Dale Motter-Barnard said, praising the “quick actions and collaboration” of “Darwin Traffic Operations, Dog Operations Unit, and Strike Force Trident.”

The “serious offender” will face court at a future date, police added. Credit: NT Police, Fire and Emergency Services via Storyful

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