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A Jeep registered to Western Bulldogs star Jamarra Ugle-Hagan has been involved in an alleged violent crime spree.
The vehicle was driven to several shops in Melbourne's south-east on July 19, where a gang armed with machetes allegedly entered venues at Keysborough, Cheltenham and Dingley Village between 7.30pm and 8.50pm, stealing cash and cigarettes.
At 9pm, CCTV captured the alleged offenders brandishing a machete as they accosted a shop attendant and customers at a Braeside petrol station.
The staff member armed himself with a metal pole and bravely tried to fight back, before he was violently thrown to the ground.
Victoria Police confirmed the group then fled in the Cherokee and were soon spotted a short time later in Chelsea.
A pursuit followed, with stop sticks deployed in Doveton, but the car continued driving on its rims before it was later dumped in Collingwood.
A car registered to Western Bulldogs star Jamarra Ugle-Hagan (pictured) has been involved in a violent crime spree (the alleged offenders are circled, in red)
The vehicle was driven to several shops in Melbourne's south-east on July 19, where a gang armed with machetes entered venues at Keysborough, Cheltenham, Dingley Village and Braeside (pictured)
The four occupants then ran from scene, police said.
Western Bulldogs star Ugle-Hagan, 23, was later questioned by police and cleared of any wrongdoing.
The AFL club are aware of the incidents - and remain satisfied Ugle-Hagan is not involved.
At the time of Saturday's armed robberies, the footy star's car was not reported as stolen.
The Jeep Cherokee is now in the hands of police.
In June, another vehicle reportedly owned by Ugle-Hagan - a Toyota utility - was involved in a separate drive-by shooting.
Multiple shots were fired at Doug Lee, 71, at his Glen Iris home in a case of mistaken identity.
Meanwhile, Ugle-Hagan's playing future is unknown as he endures ongoing mental health and personal issues.
Western Bulldogs star Ugle-Hagan was later questioned by police and cleared of any wrongdoing
The full forward has been previously been linked to a move to the Sydney Swans, but he recently suggested a move interstate is unlikely.
'I still want to play for them (Bulldogs) and win a flag,' Ugle-Hagan said.
'It's the Bulldogs until my contract runs out (2026) and then hopefully they offer me another one, but we will see how we go.
'They have given me opportunities since day dot.'
