Driver charged after police chase
A 38-year-old Cloverdale man has been arrested for allegedly smashing a stolen car into a carport after a police pursuit this morning.
Police saw a Nissan Coupe allegedly stolen from Bassendean five days ago travelling on Fernhurst Crescent in Balga just before 11am.
After attempts to stop the vehicle failed, a short pursuit followed. The car ploughed into a home on Yew Court in Mirrabooka, smashing through the carport.
A car inside the carport was significantly damaged and it is understood a 73-year-old woman inside the house was left badly shaken.
The man then fled and into a nearby property, where he was arrested by police.
He was charged with stealing a motor vehicle, reckless driving, criminal damage, failing to stop and having no driver's licence.
He is due to appear in Perth Magistrates Court tomorrow.