Tasmania Police has issued a call for public assistance in relation to an alleged dangerous driving incident in the East Devonport area on Tuesday afternoon.
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Anyone with dash cam or smart phone vision is being urged to contact police on 131 444.
A police spokesperson said attempted to intercept a black Holden Calais on Formby Road underneath the Victoria Bridge around 2.05pm on Tuesday.
Tasmania Police allege two men were inside the vehicle wearing face coverings.
"The driver of the vehicle took evasive action to prevent the interception and committed several traffic offences. This included disobeying traffic lights, failing to indicate, cutting other vehicles off, travelling at speed and on the incorrect side of the road," Tasmania Police said.
"A police response was initiated, and at 2:10 pm, the vehicle was successfully spiked on Wright Street, East Devonport before coming to a stop on the Bass Highway near the Port Sorell Road overpass.
"A 31-year-old East Devonport man fled on foot into paddocks before being arrested by police. He was remanded in custody to face charges of dangerous driving, evading police, driving whilst disqualified and breach of bail."
The man will next appear before the Burnie Magistrates Court on April 26.
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Sergeant James Scicluna of the Western Road and Public Order Services has asked for public assistance in relation to this incident.
"The behaviour of this driver was extremely dangerous to all road users and could easily have resulted in tragedy. We are asking for anyone who witnessed the Black Calais, particularly those who may have dash cam footage, to please contact police on 131 444 and quote report number 657653," Sergeant Scicluna said.
Anyone with dashcam or smartphone vision is asked to upload it direct to investigators via - https://taspol.au.evidence.com/axon/citizen/public/police-seek-vision-black-holden-calais-devonport
General information in relation to criminal activity can be provided anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperstas.com.au
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Molly Appleton
Molly Appleton is a senior journalist at The Examiner, having formerly worked at The Advocate as a news and sports reporter. She brings a passion for storytelling and knowledge of Tasmania across the three major regions. For any story ideas contact her on 0448 184 160.
Molly Appleton is a senior journalist at The Examiner, having formerly worked at The Advocate as a news and sports reporter. She brings a passion for storytelling and knowledge of Tasmania across the three major regions. For any story ideas contact her on 0448 184 160.
