Police involved in chase of alleged car thieves

Stop sticks were successfully deployed on McLennan St in Mooroopna, puncturing one tyre.

The vehicle was dumped on Park St, where two occupants allegedly ran from the scene, police said.

Police quickly responded and located both men, taking them in custody without issue.

A 26-year-old Moama man was charged with a string of offences including home invasion, burglary, theft of a vehicle and possessing a handgun.

He was remanded to appear at Bendigo Magistrates’ Court on Monday, May 22.

A 25-year-old Shepparton man was charged with theft of a vehicle and bail offences.

He was released on bail to appear at the Shepparton Magistrates’ Court on August 21.