Witnesses sought following ramming of police vehicle

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses after a police vehicle was deliberately rammed by a white Toyota Prado 4WD yesterday in Waramanga.

Police first noticed the white Prado driving erratically at about 3.15pm yesterday (Monday, 15 July 2024) in Stirling before it was later sighted in Coombs and again in Weston. The vehicle was observed to be speeding, driving across greenbelt areas and ignoring intersections and police directions to stop.

About 3.35pm the Prado was sighted by police entering onto Hindmarsh Drive from Larakia Street, Waramanga where it immediately crossed all three lanes and drove onto the footpath. Two officers attempted to stop the driver of the Prado including using a taser through the open driver’s side window. These attempts were unsuccessful.

A marked police vehicle was positioned across Hindmarsh Drive to stop traffic and ensure the safety of the public. The Prado then reversed at speed, ramming into the front of the police vehicle. The Prado left the scene at speed, along a footpath towards McInnes Street.

Last night at 10.45pm, the Toyota Prado was located in Lyons on fire. It was extinguished by ACT Fire and Rescue.

Police are seeking any witnesses to yesterday’s incident, including any dashcam footage of the white Toyota Prado, between 3.00pm yesterday and 10.45pm last night.

Anyone who can assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote 7799654. Information can be provided anonymously.