A pursuit ensued through several residential suburbs, including Narre Warren, Rowville, Dandenong South, and Glen Waverley.
With the support of Police Air Wing, officers caught the thief when the BMX came to a stop on Domain Road in Melbourne CBD around midnight, and allegedly rammed two police vehicles while attempting a U-turn.
A 30-year-old Tullamarine man was taken to hospital where he remains under police guard.
A 21-year-old Collingwood woman who was a passenger in the vehicle has been released pending further enquiries.
The vehicle was allegedly stolen during an aggravated burglary in Burwood East on 7 February.
Nobody was injured in the incident.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or with dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
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