Perth man charged over alleged car-smashing spree, police chase

Man charged for allegedly smashing cars before police chase in Perth Sat 8 Aug 2026 at 2:39pm A man has been charged after he allegedly went on a car-smashing spree before leading police on a wild chase through Perth's northern suburbs. Police allege the 45-year-old began his 90-minute rampage at midday in a Toyota Camry, which was driven through several suburbs including Mount Lawley, Perth, Inglewood, East Perth, South Perth, Carine, Madeley and Duncraig. It is alleged that after stopping and jumping out of his car, he then used a metal pole to strike at least 20 parked or stationary vehicles, causing significant damage. Several people were inside their vehicles at the time but no injuries were reported. After receiving numerous reports of the destructive behaviour, police co-ordinated a cross-district response to locate the Toyota Camry, which was spotted, from the sky, in the northern suburbs. The man allegedly failed to stop and led officers on a high-speed chase, during which he allegedly drove recklessly and on the wrong side of the road. He was arrested when the vehicle finally came to a stop on Lilburne Road in Duncraig. The man, from Gosnells, was due to face court on Saturday charged with a string of offences including criminal damage, being armed in a way that may cause fear, and reckless driving to escape pursuit.