Perth man charged over alleged car-smashing spree, police chase
Police charge a 45-year-old who allegedly got out of his car and smashed several stationary vehicles, before leading officers on a wild chase through Perth's northern suburbs.
A 45-year-old man from Gosnells has been charged following an alleged car-smashing spree and subsequent police chase in Perth's northern suburbs. The incident began at midday when the man, driving a Toyota Camry, smashed into parked and stationary vehicles in several suburbs including Mount Lawley, Perth, Inglewood, East Perth, South Perth, Carine, Madeley, and Duncraig.
Despite causing significant damage to at least 20 vehicles without causing any injuries, the man fled from the scene and led police on a high-speed chase. He was eventually apprehended on Lilburne Road in Duncraig, facing charges of criminal damage, being armed in a threatening manner, and reckless driving to escape pursuit.
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