A man accused of stealing beer, drinking while driving and leading police on a 170km pursuit has been charged after allegedly skipping the fuel bill at a Wagga service station.
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At about 6.30pm on Sunday a man entered a grocery store on East Street at Murrumbateman, and allegedly stole a case of beer before leaving in a Mercedes C180 Coupe.
Police were notified, and a short time later, officers attached to The Hume Highway Patrol observed the vehicle travelling south on the Hume Highway at Yass.
Officers initiated a pursuit after the driver failed to stop when signalled to do so.
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It will be alleged he was stopped after failing to pay for fuel at a nearby service station.
The 55-year-old man was arrested and allegedly returned a positive roadside breath test.
He was taken to Wagga Police Station where he was subject to a secondary breath analysis reading, allegedly returning a reading of 0.040.
He was charged with eight offences:
- Shoplifting,
- Police pursuit - not stop - drive recklessly,
- Not stop vehicle when directed to do so,
- Negligent driving (no death or grievous bodily harm),
- Class A motor vehicle exceed speed,
- Driver consume alcohol while driving,
- Dishonestly obtain property by deception, and
- Licence expired less than 2 years before - first offence.
The man was refused bail to appear in Wagga Local Court today.
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Your story matters, your voice deserves to be heard and I would love to help you share it. I have six years of experience as a Journalist with Australian Community Media covering an array of topics, with a key focus on breaking news and crime and a passion for people. E: taylor.dodge@austcommunitymedia.com.au.
