Alexandra Crime Investigation Unit detectives have arrested a woman after an alleged burglary and theft of a ute along with firefighting equipment from the Highlands CFA on Ghin Ghin Rd on January 9.
The ute, a 2006 Toyota LandCruiser with CFA markings, was allegedly stolen along with the equipment.
Police located the vehicle parked in a service station on the Hume Fwy, Tallarook, and attempted to intercept it on January 10.
The ute allegedly collided with a police car, unoccupied at the time, before it drove away with police in pursuit.
Police lost sight of the LandCruiser, which was found a short time later, abandoned on Hume Fwy, Wallan.
A 36-year-old Melton South woman was arrested nearby.
She was interviewed by detectives and is expected to be charged on summons.
A male suspect is yet to be identified.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at crimestoppersvic.com.au