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Stolen car blitz captures footage of driver trying to avoid arrest

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Police helicopter cameras have captured the dramatic moment a driver leapt into Melbourne's Yarra River in a desperate bid to evade arrest. His attempted getaway ended in handcuffs, part of an overnight operation cracking down on suspected car thieves in the city's west.

Breakdown
  • A 45-year-old Melton man was arrested after allegedly stealing petrol and leading police on a chase. 10s
  • The man was already on bail and faces multiple charges including car theft and evading police. 34s
  • A separate incident saw a 25-year-old Charlemont man arrested for disqualified driving, evading police, and drug possession. 52s
  • Over two nights, police arrested 35 people and laid 72 charges as part of a targeted operation. 1m 14s
  • Six stolen cars were recovered during the operation, which continues to run without warning. 1m 22s
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