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Two arrested after extensive police, helicopter chase across Shepparton

By Jay Bryce

Feb 26, 2023

Stopped: Police have arrested two men after a car was spotted being driven erratically around Shepparton on Sunday, February 26. Photos: Megan Fisher Photo by Megan Fisher

Police have arrested two men after an extensive chase involving police helicopters across Shepparton on Sunday morning.

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Shepparton police Sergeant Darryl Phillips said a car was stolen from a Shepparton address on Saturday, February 25, during an alleged aggravated burglary.

It was spotted by Shepparton police on Sunday morning allegedly being driven in an erratic manner.

Stopped: A car which was allegedly been driven erratically around Shepparton on Sunday, February 26. Photo by Megan Fisher

Police officers monitored the vehicle with support from air wing helicopters, but were forced to initiate contact and nudge the vehicle using a police car to force it off the road.

“Due to its dangerous driving and erratic nature police have initiated contact with it and a collision has occurred,” Sgt Phillips said.

“It couldn’t be allowed to continue due to the danger to the community.”

Two people briefly left the scene on foot before being arrested in a nearby business.

Sgt Phillips said anyone who was impacted by the driving was urged to contact Shepparton Police Station.