Police have charged a man and are still looking a second man following copper wiring theft in Fraser Rise on Thursday.
It is alleged two offenders stole copper wiring from a construction site on Taylors Road before fleeing in a vehicle about 4.20am.
The vehicle was tracked to Edith Street in Tarneit where the offenders got out and fled on foot.
One man was arrested by police and but the other managed to escape.
The 27-year-old Tarneit man has been charged with theft, trespass, going equipped to steal and dangerous driving while being pursued.
He was bailed to appear at Sunshine Magistrates’ Court on December 4.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
