A man will face court today following a police pursuit at Lorn at the weekend.
Shortly before 11pm on Saturday, December 14, officers from Port Stephens-Hunter Police District attempted to stop an allegedly stolen Toyota Prado 4WD on Belmore Road, Lorn.
It is alleged that the Toyota then attempted to reverse into police before fleeing at speed.
A pursuit was initiated but was terminated a short time later.
Police then located the Toyota in Skilton Avenue, East Maitland, and found a 25-year-old man allegedly hiding in nearby grass.
A short foot pursuit was initiated before the 25-year-old was arrested.
During a subsequent search of the vehicle, police allegedly located several items suspected of being stolen from an earlier aggravated break and enter offence at a hardware business on Bungaree Street, Maitland.
He was taken to Maitland Police Station and charged with 12 offences, including police pursuit (Skye's Law), aggravated break and enter dwelling in company and armed with intent to commit indictable offence.
He was refused bail to face Maitland Local Court on Sunday where he was again refused bail to face the same court on Monday.
Investigations are continuing.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online
