A 45‑year‑old man has been charged after allegedly going on a chaotic car‑smashing spree before leading police on a dangerous high‑speed chase through Perth’s northern suburbs on Friday. The dramatic incident unfolded over 90 minutes, beginning around midday, and stretched across multiple suburbs including Mount Lawley, Perth, Inglewood, East Perth, South Perth, Carine, Madeley and Duncraig.
Police say the man was driving a Toyota Camry when he repeatedly stopped, jumped out, and used a metal pole to strike at least 20 parked or stationary vehicles, causing extensive damage. Several people were inside their cars at the time, though no injuries were reported.
As reports flooded in, police launched a cross‑district operation to track the vehicle. The Camry was eventually spotted from the air in Perth’s northern suburbs, prompting officers to move in. The man allegedly refused to stop, instead leading police on a reckless chase, at times driving at high speed and on the wrong side of the road.
The pursuit came to an end on Lilburne Road in Duncraig, where officers arrested the man without further incident. The Gosnells resident was scheduled to face court on Saturday, charged with multiple offences including criminal damage, being armed in a way that may cause fear, and reckless driving to escape pursuit.
The investigation continues as police assess the full extent of the damage left across Perth.
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