Townsville police condemn vigilantism after high-speed chase

The 48-year-old pursued the Hyundai in his own Ford Falcon, driving at dangerously high speeds and ignoring road rules, Superintendent Dugger said.

“[He] engaged in the dangerous operation of his own vehicle,” he said. “He crossed over to the incorrect side of the road and through stop signs and the like.”

The stolen Hyundai failed to navigate a corner and crashed into a power pole, damaging the electricity network.

When the man then tried to box in the stolen car, the three occupants abandoned it and ran into the yard of a nearby house.

“Of concern is the male person has chased the three occupants of the stolen vehicle, when they were on foot, with his vehicle,” Superintendent Dugger said.

“Police have been contacted and have actually…