Three charged over stolen vehicle evade

Three people have been charged after a BMW iX3 was stolen from Kings Meadows last night, before being intercepted by police and recovered in Latrobe.

The vehicle was reported stolen and police were notified of it being driven dangerously on the Bass Highway at Westbury about 8.30pm.

Officers from northern and western districts responded, using road spikes to intercept the vehicle after the driver reportedly failed to stop for police.

The vehicle then continued to travel on the Bass Highway towards Devonport, before coming to a stop near the Mersey Community Hospital.

The three occupants ran from the vehicle and were quickly apprehended by police.

An 18-year-old man was charged with aggravated evade, stealing and drink driving offences and two 18-year-old women were charged with stealing, breach of bail and trespass.

All three will appear in court at a later date.

Police are calling for further information about the incident, and anyone with dashcam or other relevant footage of a white BMX iX3 travelling on the Bass Highway about 8.30pm last night is asked to contact police and quote OR805229.

Information can also be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers Tasmania on 1800 333 000 or at crimestopperstas.com.au.