Police attempted to stop the Toyota Prado driver by firing a taser through an open window. Photo: Claire Fenwicke.
ACT Policing are searching for the driver who deliberately rammed a police vehicle during several attempts to arrest them throughout the Weston Creek area.
Officers first stopped a white Toyota Prado 4WD driving erratically at about 3:15 pm on Monday (15 July) in Stirling.
It was later sighted again in Coombs and then Weston.
“The vehicle was observed to be speeding, driving across greenbelt areas and ignoring intersections and police directions to stop,” an ACT Policing statement said.
Police saw the Prado driving onto Hindmarsh Drive from Larakia Street, Waramanga, at about 3:35 pm.
Officers said they saw it “immediately” cross all three lanes and drive onto the footpath.
“Two officers attempted to stop the driver of the Prado including using a taser through the open driver’s side window,” the statement read.
“These attempts were unsuccessful.”
A marked police vehicle had parked across Hindmarsh Drive to stop traffic and keep motorists away from the offending 4WD.
The Prado reversed at speed, ramming into the front of the police vehicle, before it sped off along a footpath towards McInnes Street.
The Toyota Prado was found in Lyons on fire on Monday night at about 10:45 pm.
Police are seeking any witnesses to the incident, including any dashcam footage of the white Toyota Prado between 3 pm and 10:45 pm on Monday (15 July).
Anyone who can assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, quoting 7799654. Information can be provided anonymously.
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