Man charged over alleged crime rampage through Wellard, Warnbro and surrounds

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A 29-year-old man has been charged over an alleged crime rampage south of Perth.

The man is accused of breaking into a home in Wellard and stealing a white Ford Falcon from the garage around 5.30am on Thursday, June 5.

Police then spotted the stolen car being driven on The Avenue in Warnbro about 12.05am on Friday, June 6.

"Officers activated emergency lights and sirens; however, it will be alleged the driver failed to stop, and accelerated away from police," a WA Police spokesperson said.

"An evade police incident ensued through several suburbs including Port Kennedy, Warnbro, Shoalwater, Rockingham, Medina, Anketell, Oakford and Armadale—during which the accused allegedly drove recklessly and at high speed.  

"With the assistance of Police Air Wing, the vehicle was tracked to Dewar Street near Doorigo Road in Armadale, where the accused was arrested."

The Armadale man has been charged with a string of offences including stealing a motor vehicle, failing to stop, reckless driving to escape pursuit by police, no authority to drive - suspended, and possessing methylamphetamine.

He is due to appear in court on Friday, June 6.

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