A man has been arrested after a dramatic foot chase, and another is being sought by police after an alleged armed home invasion in Perth’s south-east.
Dramatic bodycam footage captured the moment a man was arrested after leading police on a chase through Thornlie.
A Western Australia Police officer was seen vaulting a fence before pointing a Taser at a man, yelling, “Drop the weapon now, or I’ll taser you.”
Earlier, two men armed with a gun and a knife allegedly broke into a home on Natasha Way in Camillo early this morning.
The men allegedly threatened three residents of the home, before stealing a car and several household items.
After they fled the house, police said an allegedly stolen Ford Falcon was seen in nearby Thornlie where it failed to stop for police.
After a short pursuit, the car stopped on Greenway Avenue, with the driver fleeing on foot.
Vision obtained by 9News showed an officer sprinting after a man through the streets, before locating him in what appears to be a backyard.
“Oi, stay where you are,” the officer was heard to say.
“Put down the weapon,” he said.
The man was brought to the ground and arrested.
Police said they located the gun they suspect was used in the alleged home invasion.
Police charged a 31-year-old man with a string of offences including aggravated home burglary, armed robbery, theft of a car, driving recklessly and without a license, and failing to stop when directed.
He is due to face the Perth Magistrates Court tomorrow.
Armadale Detectives are still seeking information about the incident, with anyone who may have information urged to come forward.
