Woman arrested following alleged Highlands CFA theft

Police located the vehicle parked in a service station on the Hume Fwy, Tallarook, and attempted to intercept it on January 10.

The ute allegedly collided with a police car, unoccupied at the time, before it drove away with police in pursuit.

Police lost sight of the LandCruiser, which was found a short time later, abandoned on Hume Fwy, Wallan.

A 36-year-old Melton South woman was arrested nearby.

She was interviewed by detectives and is expected to be charged on summons.

A male suspect is yet to be identified.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at crimestoppersvic.com.au