POLICE called off a pursuit in Pakenham early on Thursday morning.
A silver Mitsubishi sedan was spotted by police on Windermere Boulevard at 5am when it failed to stop.
Police pursued the driver for a short time before the officers lost sight of the car.
The incident is being investigated.
Stolen car gutted
A CAR was set alight in a grassy patch in Pakenham.
The stolen white Toyota Hilux was set alight at 6am on 16 October after it was taken from a car yard in Officer.
The car was extensively damaged.
Detective Senior Constable John Balinsky from Cardinia CIU is investigating.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Pakenham police on 5945 2500 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.