BY IAN CROUCH
A police car has been rammed as officers tried to stop a stolen car at Heatherbrae.
Police say a white Ford Ranger was stolen from an address at Nelson Bay between 8.30 and 9.00pm on Thursday, with officers later responding to reports of a vehicle matching the description acting suspiciously.
They spotted the vehicle at the BP Service Station at Heatherbrae just before 11.00pm and tried to block the exit, but the driver allegedly rammed the front of their car and sped off down the Pacific Highway towards Newcastle.
The Police car sustained only minor damage the officers began pursuing the vehicle, which they say reached speeds of 100km/h in an 80 zone.
They called off the chase shortly after it began when the driver crossed to the wrong side of the road and almost collided with an oncoming car and a truck.
Police say the Ford Ranger has the registration CT 62 DM
Anyone who sees the car is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
