Home invasion and firearms charges laid after alleged hit-and-run

The Jeep drove off and was located dumped in bushland off McFarlane Rd a short time later.

Police said officers cordoned off the area and a 24-year-old Echuca man and a 25-year-old Mooroopna woman were arrested after a short search.

They were interviewed by police and the man has been charged with aggravated home invasion, theft, assault, firearms, drugs and traffic offences.

He was remanded in custody, while the woman was released pending further inquiries.

The investigation is ongoing.