Man charged after Dubbo police pursuit involving stolen red Holden ute, Narromine

Shortly before 6.30am on Tuesday, officers attached to the Orana Mid-Western Police District spotted a red Holden commodore utility travelling west on Thompson Street in Dubbo.

Officers indicated for the vehicle to stop, however it accelerated away and a pursuit was initiated.

Police allege the vehicle reached speeds of up to 180km/h in a 90km/h zone along the Mitchell Highway towards Narromine.

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The pursuit continued into the Narromine township and was terminated a short time later due to safety concerns.

Officers conducting patrols of the area located the vehicle on Fifth Avenue in Narromine a short time later.

Following inquiries, police arrested a 31-year-old man at a home on Sixth Avenue soon after.

He was taken to Dubbo Police Station and remains in custody.

Investigations continue.