Driver of suspected stolen vehicle leads Riverina police on pursuit

About 10.30am on Sunday, officers attached to the Hume Highway Patrol attempted to stop a suspected stolen Mitsubishi Lancer travelling southbound at Bookham.

A pursuit was initiated before being terminated a short time later due to safety concerns.

Further patrols of the Hume Highway were undertaken by officers attached to the Riverina Highway Patrol and the vehicle was located and stopped on Lewins Lanes, Tumblong.

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A 26-year-old woman, who was a passenger in the car, was placed under arrest and taken to Gundagai Police Station.

She was subsequently taken to Wagga Base Hospital.

The driver, a 35-year-old man, was apprehended after a foot pursuit and taken to Gundagai Hospital, where blood and urine samples were taken.

The man has been charged with police pursuit - not stop - drive at speed, police pursuit - not stop - drive dangerously and drive conveyance taken without consent of owner.

He was bail refused and will appear at Wagga Local Court on Tuesday.

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