Tamworth's dog squad unit has done it again, helping catch a man after he lead police on a chase from Werris Creek to Tamworth in a stolen car.
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At around 5.10am this morning, the 19-year-old man allegedly broke into a home and stole a Holden Cruz in Werris Creek.
He jumped in and began driving the stolen car towards Tamworth and police followed, initiating a pursuit.
Oxley Police District Inspector Michael Moy said due to the nature of his driving, the chase had to be called off.
The Werris Creek man kept driving towards Tamworth, and the pursuit commenced again at around 6.15am just outside of the city limits.
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At the intersection of the Duri and Gunnedah roads, the fleeing man crashed into a cement median strip and attempted to escape on foot.
The dog squad was in the vicinity at the time, and tracked him to a grassed area where he was subsequently arrested.
He has been charged with several offences and is set to appear before Tamworth Local Court tomorrow.
